Chrysops cuclux
Whitney, 1879
deer fly
Chrysops cuclux is a of in the , first described by Whitney in 1879. As a member of the Chrysops, it shares the characteristic blood-feeding typical of female deer flies. The species is recorded from the United States, with distribution records from Vermont and other locations. Like other deer flies, it likely has aquatic or semi-aquatic larval stages and is active during warmer months.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysops cuclux: //ˈkrɪsɒps ˈkuːklʌks//
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Distribution
United States; recorded from Vermont and other US locations based on GBIF distribution records.
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Taxonomic status
Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy indicates some taxonomic uncertainty that may require further investigation.