Chrysopilus asiliformis, the little snipe fly, is a species of snipe fly (family Rhagionidae).
Subspecies Subspecies include:BioLib- Chrysopilus asiliformis var. asiliformis (Preyssler, 1791) Chrysopilus asiliformis var. meridiomalis Bezzi, 1898
Distribution This widespread species is present in most of Europe.Fauna europaea
Habitat This species inhabits various environments, as scrubs, woodland edges, wetlands and gardens.Nature Spot
Description The adults grow up to long. This fragile-looking fly shows a slender body. Head, thorax and abdomen are grey dusted, with dark stripes on the abdomen, without bristles The legs are rather long and thin, with brownish-yellow femora. The wings are hyaline with a dark well marked pterostigma. Eyes are greenish.Mark van Veen Chrysopilus of Northwest Europe - Identification key - HCC
Biology Adults can be encountered from May through September. The larvae probably develop in soil.
Bibliography Watson, L., and Dallwitz, M.J. 2003 onwards. British insects: the families of Diptera. Version: 16 December 2010
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Zoographia Germaniae Flies, gnats