3,077 observationsLeast Concern
Twin-lobed Deer Fly
Chrysops relictus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Diptera ›Family: Tabanidae ›Genus: Chrysops
About
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Twin-lobed Deer Fly is Chrysops relictus.
- The Twin-lobed Deer Fly has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Twin-lobed Deer Fly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Twin-lobed Deer Fly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Twin-lobed Deer Fly belongs to the class Insecta.
- Twin-lobed Deer Fly belongs to the order Diptera.
- Twin-lobed Deer Fly belongs to the family Tabanidae.
- Twin-lobed Deer Fly belongs to the genus Chrysops.