Chrysopilus asiliformis
Chrysopilus asiliformis, the 'little snipefly', is a species of 'snipe flies' (family Rhagionidae).
| Chrysopilus asiliformis | |
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| Chrysopilus cf. asiliformis, male | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Rhagionidae |
| Genus: | Chrysopilus |
| Species: | C. asiliformis |
| Binomial name | |
| Chrysopilus asiliformis (Preyssler, 1791) | |
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Subspecies
Subspecies include:[1]
- Chrysopilus asiliformis var. asiliformis (Preyssler, 1791)
- Chrysopilus asiliformis var. meridiomalis Bezzi, 1898
Distribution
This widespread species is present in most of Europe.[2]
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Chrysopilus asiliformis. Female
Habitat
This species inhabits various environments, as scrubs, woodland edges, wetlands and gardens.[3]
Description
The adults grow up to 6–9 millimetres (0.24–0.35 in) long. This fragile-looking fly shows a slender body. Head, thorax and abdomen are grey dusted, with dark stripes on the abdomen, without bristles The legs are rather long and thin, with brownish-yellow femora. The wings are hyaline with a dark well marked pterostigma. Eyes are greenish.[4]
Biology
Adults can be encountered from May through September. The larvae probably develop in soil.[3]
Bibliography
- Watson, L., and Dallwitz, M.J. 2003 onwards. British insects: the families of Diptera. Version: 16 December 2010
- Stubbs & Drake (2001) British Soldierflies and their Allies. BENHS. ISBN 1899935045.
References
External links
Data related to Chrysopilus asiliformis at Wikispecies
Media related to Chrysopilus asiliformis at Wikimedia Commons- Zoographia Germaniae
- Flies, gnats
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