Grass Long-palp

Tipula vernalis

Description

Over all length 20 - 24mm. Pale buff with dark brown markings on the thorax and a stripe down the dorsal surface of the abdomen. The eyes are green and the wings have dark and light marbling along the front edge.

Habitat

Damp woodland areas and hedgerows.

Status and distribution

Commonest in southern Britain, but extending into Wales and Scotland. Common on the reserve in damp areas.

Best time to see

April to June.

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula vernalis - male - May 4th 2014

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula vernalis - male - May 28th 2017

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula vernalis - male - May 5th 2019

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula vernalis - female - May 5th 2019

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula vernalis - female - May 8th 2020

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula vernalis - female - May 19th 2013

  • Long-palped Cranefly - Tipula vernalis - female - May 4th 2012