Chrysops discalis

Williston, 1880

deer fly

Chrysops discalis is a of deer fly in the Tabanidae. It is known as a biting fly and has been implicated as a of , commonly referred to as "deerfly fever." The species was described by Williston in 1880 and occurs in North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chrysops discalis: /ˈkrɪs.ɒps dɪˈskælɪs/

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Distribution

Canada and the United States. The ' distribution has been examined in relation to the occurrence of .

Behavior

Exhibits biting . Acts as a for (Francisella tularensis).

Ecological Role

for transmission of to humans and possibly other .

Human Relevance

Medical significance as a of , a zoonotic . The association between this and tularemia has led to the colloquial name "deerfly fever" for the disease.

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Taxonomic note

Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, though GBIF and other sources treat it as accepted. Further taxonomic verification may be warranted.