Subspecies
Subspecies include:
Chrysopilus asiliformis var. asiliformis (Preyssler, 1791)
Chrysopilus asiliformis var. meridiomalis Bezzi, 1898
Little Snipefly (lat. Chrysopilus asiliformis)
Chrysopilus asiliformis, the ’little snipefly’, is a species of ‘snipe flies’ belonging to the family Rhagionidae.
Distribution
This widespread species is present in most of Europe.
Habitat
This species inhabits various environments, as scrubs, woodland edges, wetlands and gardens.
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.
Biology
Adults can be encountered from May through September. The larvae probably develop in soil.
Bibliography
Watson, L., and Dallwitz, M.J. 2003 onwards. British insects: the families of Diptera. Version: 16 December 2010
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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