Chrysops relictus explained

Chrysops relictus, the twin-lobed deerfly, is a largish European and Asian deerfly of about 8- length. The larvae feed upon organic matter in damp soils, and are termed hydrobionts in that they inhabit areas of high water content.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Stubbs, A. . Drake, M.. 2001 . British Soldierflies and Their Allies: A Field Guide to the Larger British Brachycera. 512. British Entomological and Natural History Society. 1-899935-04-5.
2. Moucha . J. . Horse-flies (Diptera: Tabanidae) of the World. Synoptic Catalogue. . Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae Supplements . 1976 . 7 . 1–320 . 11 September 2022.