Chrysops sepulcralis
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| Chrysops sepulcralis (Fabricius, 1794)
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Chrysops sepulcralis is a species of 'horse flies' belonging to the family Tabanidae.
It is a Palearctic species with a limited distribution in Europe [1]
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.