Tipula varipennis

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Description

A moderately large species with a wingspan of about 3.5 cm. It has two noticeable dark spots on the leading edge of the wing.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Woodland edge and other well wooded areas.

When to see it

A spring-time species - March to June

UK Status

Fairly frequent and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • David Nicholls
    Burbage Common
    29 April 2010
  • David Nicholls
    Ratby, Wirlybones Wood
    30 April 2023
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    16 May 2012
    female
  • Graham Calow
    Granitethorpe Quarry, Sapcote
    03 May 2010
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    06 May 2010
  • David Gould
    Braunstone, Wood Close Plantation
    07 May 2022
    male
  • David Nicholls
    Fosse Meadows, Sharnford
    20 May 2010

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Species profile

Species group:
Craneflies, Gnats & Midges
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Tipulidae
Records on NatureSpot:
37
First record:
29/04/2010 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
04/05/2024 (Nicholls, David)

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  • Barbara Cooper
    Clawson Hill
    20 May 2012
  • David Nicholls
    Sheet Hedges Wood
    02 May 2014
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    16 May 2012
  • David Nicholls
    Sheet Hedges Wood
    02 May 2014
  • David Nicholls
    Ulverscroft, Poultney Farm
    04 May 2024
  • David Gould
    Braunstone, Wood Close Plantation
    07 May 2022
    male
  • Paul Ruddoch
    Melton Country Park
    06 May 2015
  • steven lewis
    Asfordby sidings
    14 May 2020