Chrysopilus cristatus
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| Species: | C. cristatus
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| Chrysopilus cristatus (Fabricius 1775)
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Chrysopilus auratus (Fabricius, 1805) | |
Chrysopilus cristatus, is a species of 'snipe flies' belonging to the family Rhagionidae.
Chrysopilus cristatus, Male on Rumex (Video, 2m 15s)
This species is present in most of Europe.
The flies are 6 to 8 millimeters long. Similar to Chrysopilus erythrophthalmus, but slightly smaller than this species. The femora are dark grey. The tibia and metatarsus are yellow.
References[]
- L. Watson and M. J. Dallwitz - Rhagionidae
- Mark van Veen - Chrysopilus key
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Categories:
- Rhagionidae
- Insects described in 1775
- Taxa named by Johan Christian Fabricius
- Brachyceran flies of Europe