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Chrysops relictus (Twin-lobed Deer Fly)

Synonyms: Chrysops chlorosis; Chrysops conspicuus; Chrysops inconspicuus (heterotypic); Chrysops melanopleurus; Chrysops morio

Wikipedia Abstract

The adult twin-lobed deerfly, Chrysops relictus, is a largish European fly of about 8–10.5 millimetres (0.31–0.41 in) length, The larvae feed upon organic matter in damp soils, and are termed hydrobionts in that they inhabit areas of high water content.
View Wikipedia Record: Chrysops relictus

Protected Areas

Ecosystems

Prey / Diet

Capreolus capreolus (western roe deer)[1]

Prey / Diet Overlap

Predators

Dysmachus picipes[2]

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Attributes / relations provided by
♦ 1Ecology of Commanster
♦ 2Predator-Prey Database for the family Asilidae (Hexapoda: Diptera) Prepared by Dr. Robert Lavigne, Professor Emeritus, University of Wyoming, USA and Dr. Jason Londt (Natal Museum, Pietermaritzburg)
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0