Nippotipula

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Translingual[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Japanese 日本 (nippon) + Tipula (that probably from Latin tippula). The subgenus (originally a genus) was initially known only from Japan.

Proper noun[edit]

Nippotipula f

  1. A taxonomic subgenus within the family Tipulidae – Tipula (Nippotilula), a small group of large, boldly marked crane flies.

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Hyponyms[edit]

  • (subgenus): Tipula (Nippotipula) champasakensis, Tipula (Nippotipula) flavostigmalis, Tiipula (Nippotipula) pseudophaedina, Tipula (Nippotipula) sinica - selected species

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