Chrysopilus andersoni
Leonard, 1930
Chrysopilus andersoni is a of snipe fly in the Rhagionidae, described by Leonard in 1930. It belongs to a characterized by metallic coloration derived from delicate on the . The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its and remain poorly documented compared to some .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysopilus andersoni: /ˌkrɪsəˈpaɪləs ˈændərˌsoʊnaɪ/
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Distribution
United States
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Taxonomic note
The name Chrysopilus derives from Greek 'chryso' (gold) and Latin 'pilus' (hair), referring to the golden, hair-like found on many in this genus. Whether C. andersoni shares this characteristic metallic scaling with like C. ornatus has not been explicitly documented in available sources.