Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Identification of female Tipulidae

Posted by mammut on 14-05-2023 17:26
#1
Hi,
I just found this Tipulidae on my balcony (near Bologna, Italy). I was wondering whether it could be the female of Tipula (Lunatipula) magnicauda, a species of which I found the male a few years ago.
Thanks for your help.
Kind regards

Posted by mammut on 14-05-2023 17:28
#2
other picture

Posted by mammut on 14-05-2023 17:28
#3
lateral view

Posted by mammut on 14-05-2023 17:29
#4
wing detail

Posted by mammut on 02-07-2023 17:16
#5
Is it possible at all to confirm species on females? Frown