Chrysops flavidus

Wiedemann, 1821

deer fly

Chrysops flavidus is a of deer fly in the Tabanidae. It is identifiable by its yellow legs. The species occurs in the United States and has three recognized : C. f. celatus, C. f. flavidus, and C. f. reicherti.

Chrysops flavidus SERC 06-06-15 0927 (20837805001) by Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chrysops flavidus: //ˈkrɪs.ɒps ˈfla.vɪ.dus//

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Identification

Distinguished from similar deer flies by its yellow legs.

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Distribution

United States.

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Subspecies

Three are recognized: Chrysops flavidus celatus Pechuman, Chrysops flavidus flavidus Wiedemann, 1821, and Chrysops flavidus reicherti Fairchild.

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