''Tipula'' is a very large insect genus in the

fly Flies are insects of the Order (biology), order Diptera, the name being derived from the Ancient Greek, Greek δι- ''di-'' "two", and πτερόν ''pteron'' "wing". Insects of this order use only a single pair of wings to fly, the hindwing ...

family Tipulidae (crane flies). The members of this genus are sometimes collectively called common crane flies. ''Tipula'' contains over 2,000 species located throughout the world. Like all crane flies, ''Tipula'' species have long bodies and long legs, somewhat resembling large mosquitos. Adults generally have a body length of 15-20 mm. They are usually brown with clear or brownish wings. They feed on nectar and are active throughout the year. ''Tipula'' maggots are sometimes known as "leather jackets" due to their tough skin. Technical description: Discal cell present ; M3 arises from M4 ; all tibiae spurred Antennae with whorls of long hairs. Rs usually long ; Sc ends far from base of Rs ; cell 4 always petiolate ; body colour usually grey, brown or dull yellow, rarely black ; praescutal stripes (when present) usually dull, rarely slightly shining Species of ''Tipula'' can be affected by fungal diseases, such as '' Zoophthora porteri'', found in Tennessee, USA.

Species

See list of ''Tipula'' species. Tipula bicornis

References

External links

Catalogue of the Craneflies of the World
{{Taxonbar, from=Q1818764 Tipulidae Tipuloidea genera Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus