Chrysops asbestos
Philip, 1950
Shining Deer Fly
Chrysops asbestos, commonly known as the Shining Deer Fly, is a of deer fly in the Tabanidae. It was described by Philip in 1950. The species epithet 'asbestos' is noted as one of the humorous or 'silly' in entomology, referencing the fibrous mineral. As a member of the Chrysops, it shares the characteristic blood-feeding of female deer flies, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysops asbestos: /ˈkrɪsɒps æsˈbiːstoʊs/
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Etymology
The epithet 'asbestos' was selected by Philip in 1950 and is cited in entomological literature as an example of a humorous , referencing the fibrous silicate mineral. This follows a tradition in the Chrysops of colorful species names, including C. balzaphire ('balls of fire').