Tipula vittata

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Description

A fairly large cranefly with distictively patterned wings and dark stripes along the sides of the abdomen.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

It is found in wet woodlands, muddy stream sides, and moist areas of lush vegetation.

When to see it

This species is an early flyer, found from April to June.

Life History

The larvae live in boggy areas and sometimes along stream sides.

UK Status

Common and widespread in England and Wales.

VC55 Status

Locally common in Leicestershire and Rutland

  • Graham Calow
    Burbage Common and Woods
    13 April 2011
    mating pair
  • David Nicholls
    Ulverscroft, Poultney Farm
    04 May 2024
  • David Nicholls
    Ratby garden
    13 April 2024
  • David Nicholls
    Martinshaw Wood
    05 May 2007
    female - pointed abdomen
  • David Nicholls
    Grace Dieu
    27 April 2011
    male - clubbed abdomen tip
  • David Nicholls
    Wirlybones Wood, Ratby
    14 April 2009

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Species group:
Craneflies, Gnats & Midges
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Tipulidae
Records on NatureSpot:
20
First record:
05/05/2007 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
04/05/2024 (Nicholls, David)

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  • Annie Smith
    Tilton Cutting
    06 May 2017
  • David Nicholls
    Ulverscroft, Poultney Farm
    04 May 2024
  • David Nicholls
    Lea Meadows
    16 April 2014
    egg laying female
  • David Nicholls
    Lea Meadows
    16 April 2014
    male
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    23 April 2010
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    08 May 2009
  • David Nicholls
    Ulverscroft NR
    16 April 2011
  • David Nicholls
    Ulverscroft NR
    16 April 2011
    male - blunt abdomen
  • David Nicholls
    Grace Dieu
    27 April 2011