Posted by almaviva on 24-01-2013 22:38
#1
Hi all,
very bad at these. Tipula cava? Lund, southern Sweden, early May.
Thanks, Patrik
Edited by almaviva on 24-01-2013 23:29
Posted by Walther Gritsch on 24-01-2013 23:12
#2
No, these aren't Tipula cava.
Tipula oleracea is the most probable species. In spring there are no look-alikes as
Tipula paludosa only starts flying in late summer and
Tipula subcunctans in mid-autumn. Thus based on phaenology it should be oleracea.
The genus
Tipula (Tipula) can be recognized by the dark brown front edge of the wing and the milky streek behind it.
Cheers,