Tipula vernalis Meigen 1804 (Family Tipulidae)


Male

Female

Couple

Length: 13-15mm;
Wing Length: 12-17mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
(68 -80 Days) (Winter) April April - July
(Earliest: 20.4)

Biotopes:
Wet Forest

Peat Bogs and Mires

Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)

Poaceae Roots
Food:
(Adult)

Anthriscus sylvestris Nectar

Nature Spot: Tipula vernalis


Pictures © 2003, 2005, 2006 J.K. Lindsey

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