Chrysopilus davisi
Johnson, 1912
Chrysopilus davisi is a of snipe fly in the Rhagionidae, first described by Johnson in 1912. The Chrysopilus is characterized by metallic scaling on the body, giving members a distinctive sparkly appearance. As a member of the snipe fly family, likely inhabit moist woodland environments. The species is part of a genus whose name derives from Greek 'chryso' (gold) and Latin 'pilus' (hair), referring to the golden-haired appearance of these flies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysopilus davisi: //ˌkrɪsoʊˈpaɪləs ˈdeɪvɪsi//
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