Chrysops sepulcralis explained

Chrysops sepulcralis is a species of 'horse flies' belonging to the family Tabanidae.[1]

It is a Palearctic species with a limited distribution in Europe [2]

Description

The abdomen is black, dorsally and ventrally, and without a conspicuous yellow pattern.The frons and face are almost entirely bare, shining brown.

Biology

Chrysops sepulcralis is found near ponds and boggy areas on heaths and moors.

Notes and References

  1. Moucha . J. . Horse-flies (Diptera: Tabanidae) of the World. Synoptic Catalogue. . Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae Supplements . 1976 . 7 . 1-320 . 11 September 2022.
  2. [Fauna Europaea]