Chrysopilus asiliformis, the little snipe fly, is a species of snipe fly (family Rhagionidae).[1]
Subspecies include:[2]
This widespread species is present in most of Europe.[3]
This species inhabits various environments, as scrubs, woodland edges, wetlands and gardens.[4]
The adults grow up to 6- 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.[5]
Adults can be encountered from May through September. The larvae probably develop in soil.[4]
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