Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Nematocera with reduced wings
Posted by Andre Jas on 31-10-2006 17:24
#1
Hi,
Is this a female Trichocera?
Andr
Posted by Tony Irwin on 31-10-2006 19:14
#2
Trichocerid ovipositors usually curve ventrally, so I'm pretty sure this is one of the short-winged tipulids, perhaps
Tipula grisescens. Can you tell us what length it was?
Posted by Andre Jas on 31-10-2006 20:42
#3
Hi Tony,
Sorry, app. 18 mm. Later I saw a couple (no camera at hand) copulating. Male same size with full grown wings.
Andr
Posted by Tony Irwin on 31-10-2006 22:17
#4
It's typical of the males to be fully winged - only the females have reduced wings. I think a more likely species is
Tipula autumnalis - this flies (or walks in this case!:)) until October. (
T. grisescens is normally a spring species.)