Chrysopilus

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Chrysopilus
Chrysopilus thoracicus.jpg
Chrysopilus thoracicus
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Rhagionidae
Genus: Chrysopilus
Macquart, 1826
Species

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Synonyms

Chrysopila Macquart, 1826

Chrysopilus cristatus male on Rumex sp. (video, 2m 15s)

Chrysopilus is common, worldwide genus of predatory snipe flies. There are approximately 300 species in the genus, including fossil members that are sometimes found in amber.[1]

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References[]

  1. ^ Stubbs, A.; Drake, M. (2001). British Soldierflies and Their Allies: A Field Guide to the Larger British Brachycera. British Entomological & Natural History Society. p. 512 pp. ISBN 1-899935-04-5.

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