Chrysops indus

Osten Sacken, 1875

deer fly

Chrysops indus is a of deer fly in the Tabanidae. It occurs in North America, with records from the United States and Canada. Like other members of the Chrysops, females are blood-feeders while males feed on nectar and pollen. The species was described by Osten Sacken in 1875.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chrysops indus: /ˈkrɪs.ɔps ˈɪn.dʊs/

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Distribution

United States and Canada. GBIF records include Vermont, USA.

Similar Taxa

  • Chrysops spp.Other deer flies in the same share similar and , requiring careful examination of wing patterns, abdominal markings, and geographic distribution for definitive identification.

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