Common Yam

Tipula (Yamatotipula) lateralis

Description

Over all length 19 - 22mm. This species has a distinctively patterned abdomen with a pale brown base and dark brown and yellow or buff markings. The thorax is marked with dark and light stripes. The wing has a combination of pale and dark markings towards the tip.

Habitat

Rank vegetation beside water. The females lay their eggs onto water plants. The males sometimes display lek-like behaviour.

Status and distribution

Fairly widespread in Britain. Common close to running water on the reserve.

Best time to see

March to September.

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula (Yamatotipula) lateralis - male - June 26th 2015

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula (Yamatotipula) lateralis - male - May 6th 2013

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula (Yamatotipula) lateralis - male - May 7th 2018

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula (Yamatotipula) lateralis - male - May 7th 2018

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula (Yamatotipula) lateralis - male - April 16th 2024

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula (Yamatotipula) lateralis - female - August 1st 2012

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula (Yamatotipula) lateralis - female - August 2nd 2013

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula (Yamatotipula) lateralis - April 30th 2013