| Limonia nubeculosa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Tipulidae |
| Genus: | Limonia |
| Species: | L. nubeculosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Limonia nubeculosa Meigen, 1804 | |
Limonia nubeculosa, also known as the short-palped cranefly, is a species of crane flies in the family of Limoniidae. [1] [2] [3]
This species reaches a body length of 9 millimetres (0.35 in) to 11 millimetres (0.43 in). The wings have a dark pattern on their front edge. The legs (femurs) are coloured yellow and contain three dark rings. [4]
They are found in forests in Europe. They are most common in Central Europe and fly from April to November. [5]
The Limoniinae are a paraphyletic assemblage of genera within the crane flies, Tipulidae, although they can usually be distinguished by the way the wings are held at rest. Limoniines usually hold/fold the wings along the back of the body, whereas other tipulids usually hold them out at right angles. Snow flies such as Chionea scita have no wings at all. Limoniines are also usually smaller than other tipulids, with some exceptions.
The Chioneinae are a subfamily of limoniid crane flies.
Limonia is a genus of crane flies in the family Limoniidae. There are at least 430 described species in Limonia. It is somewhat of a 'catch-all' genus, where some members should rightly be placed elsewhere.
The Pediciidae or hairy-eyed craneflies are a family of flies closely related to true crane flies, with about 500 species worldwide.
The Pediciinae are a subfamily of flies in the family Pediciidae, closely related to Tipulidae. There are about 450 species worldwide.
Tipula fascipennis is a species of true craneflies.
Tipula lateralis is a species of true craneflies.
The Cylindrotomidae or long-bodied craneflies are a family of crane flies. About 115 species in 9 genera occur worldwide.
Phoroctenia is a genus of true crane flies found in northern Europe, eastern Russia, and western North America. The only currently described species is P. vittata(Meigen, 1830)
The Ctenophorinae are a subfamily of Tipulidae, the true crane flies. Most species are large, colourful crane flies.
Tipula nubeculosa is a species of cranefly. It is widespread throughout the Palaearctic, including Belgium where it can be found living in damp forest habitats. Tipula nubeculosa can reach lengths of 17-30 mm, with a wingspan of 18-23 mm. T. nubeculosa is a host species for the parasitic larvae of Admontia grandicornis.
Limnophila schranki is a cranefly in the family Limoniidae.
Austrolimnophila ochracea is a cranefly in the family Limoniidae. It is a Palearctic species with a limited distribution in Europe It is found in a wide range of habitats and micro habitats: in earth rich in humus, in swamps and marshes, in leaf litter and in wet spots in woods.
Limonia phragmitidis is a Palearctic species of craneflies in the family Limoniidae.It is found in a wide range of habitats and micro habitats: in earth rich in humus, in swamps and marshes, in leaf litter and in wet spots in woods.
Limonia flavipes is a species of fly in the family Limoniidae. It is found in the Palearctic.
Limonia domestica is a species of limoniid crane fly in the family Limoniidae.
Limonia duplicata is a species of limoniid crane fly in the family Limoniidae.
Limoniini is a tribe of limoniid crane flies in the family Limoniidae. There are about 7 genera and more than 1,400 described species in Limoniini.
Limonia triocellata is a species of limoniid crane fly in the family Limoniidae. Three eye-like spots can be found on each of its wings, from which it derives its scientific name. It can be found primarily in the eastern United States and Canada especially during either of its two flight periods from May-June and September-October.
Limonia humidicola is a species of limoniid crane fly in the family Limoniidae. It can be found in Southern Canada, across the United States, and into Central America, commonly in shady, wet areas along streams.