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Chrysopilus
Chrysopilus thoracicus
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Chrysopilus

Macquart, 1826
Species
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Synonyms
Chrysopilus splendidus
Chrysopilus cristatus male on Rumex sp. (video, 2m 15s)

Chrysopilus is common, worldwide genus of predatory snipe flies. There are approximately 300 species in the genus, including fossil members that are sometimes found in amber.[1]

Species

(incomplete)

See also

List of soldierflies and allies recorded in Britain

References

  1. ^ Stubbs, A.; Drake, M. (2001). British Soldierflies and Their Allies: A Field Guide to the Larger British Brachycera. British Entomological & Natural History Society. p. 512 pp. ISBN 1-899935-04-5.