Chrysopilus cristatus explained

Chrysopilus cristatus, is a species of 'snipe flies' belonging to the family Rhagionidae.^{[1] [2]}

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

External links

• Biolib
• Fauna Europaea

Notes and References

1. Kerr . Peter H. . Phylogeny and classification of Rhagionidae, with implications for Tabanomorpha (Diptera: Brachycera) . Zootaxa . 2010 . 2592 . 1 . 1–133.
2. Book: Stubbs, Alan E. . Drake, Martin . British Soldierflies and their allies

   A Field Guide to the Larger British Brachycera

   . Print . 2001 . . London . 1-899935-04-5 . 528 pages .