Chrysops beameri
Brennan, 1935
deer fly
Chrysops beameri is a of in the , described by Brennan in 1935. The species belongs to the Chrysops, a diverse group of biting commonly known as deer flies or . Like other members of this genus, it is presumed to be a blood-feeding fly with females requiring blood meals for development. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysops beameri: //ˈkrɪs.ɒps ˈbiːm.ər.i//
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Distribution
United States.
Human Relevance
As with other (Chrysops spp.), females are likely to be biting pests of humans and other mammals, though specific documentation for C. beameri is lacking.
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Taxonomic Note
Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy suggests taxonomic uncertainty that requires further investigation.