Chrysops dissimilis
Brennan, 1935
Chrysops dissimilis is a of in the , described by Brennan in 1935. It belongs to the Chrysops, a diverse group of biting commonly known as deer flies or . The species is recognized in major taxonomic databases including GBIF and Catalogue of Life, though detailed biological information remains limited. As with other Chrysops species, females are blood-feeders while males feed on nectar.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysops dissimilis: /ˈkrɪs.ɒps dɪˈsɪm.ɪ.lɪs/
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Taxonomic Status
Chrysops dissimilis was described by Brennan in 1935. Catalogue of Life lists this name as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as an accepted with an exact match to the original description. The discrepancy in taxonomic status between major databases indicates ongoing evaluation of this species' validity.
Observation Records
iNaturalist reports 14 observations of Chrysops dissimilis, indicating the has been documented by citizen scientists, though specific locality data and identification details are not provided in available sources.