Biology:Triplicitipula

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Triplicitipula is a subgenus of crane fly in the family Tipulidae, found in the lower half of North America.[1] Several of the Californian species have reduced wings, most commonly found in females with some species (e.g. T. quaylii) possessing this trait in both sexes.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Triplicitipula contains numerous species across North America with many in California having a variety of habitats. There are a few species that inhabit the high mountains of western China and Tibet.[2]

References

  1. "Subgenus Triplicitipula" (in en-US). https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/465011-Triplicitipula. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Alexander, Charles P. (1967). "The Crane Flies of California". Bulletin of the California Insect Survey Volume 8 (Essig Museum of Entomology). https://essig.berkeley.edu/documents/cis/cis08.pdf. Retrieved 17 June 2025. 

Wikidata ☰ Q21438616 entry