Description
Over all length 23 to 26mm. Very similar to T. fascipennis, but the white mark on the wings does not reach right the way to the rear edge.
Habitat
Woodland edge, hedgerows, waste ground and nettle-beds.
Status and Distribution
Common and widespread throughout Britain. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.
Best Time to See
May to July.
Gallery
Tabbed Orange Long-palp - Tipula lunata - male - June 13th 2012
Tabbed Orange Long-palp - Tipula lunata - male - May 7th 2014
Tabbed Orange Long-palp - Tipula lunata - female - May 17th 2014
Tabbed Orange Long-palp - Tipula lunata - female - May 19th 2015
Tabbed Orange Long-palp - Tipula lunata - female - May 19th 2015
Tabbed Orange Long-palp - Tipula lunata - mating pair - May 10th 2015 All photography taken at the Netherfield Lagoons, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.