Chrysops nigripes
Zetterstedt, 1838
Chrysops nigripes is a of deer fly in the Tabanidae, first described by Zetterstedt in 1838. Larval development has been documented in subarctic peatland environments, where the species occupies aquatic to semi-aquatic microhabitats. completion at subarctic latitudes may require 7–8 years, indicating exceptionally slow growth rates compared to temperate of related species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysops nigripes: /ˈkɹɪs.ɒps ˈnɪ.ɡɹaɪps/
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Habitat
Aquatic to semi-aquatic environments within peatlands, particularly minerotrophic fens. Larvae develop in saturated organic substrates characteristic of subarctic peatland systems.
Distribution
Subarctic Labrador, Canada (near Schefferville, Quebec); Norway; Sweden.
Life Cycle
Larval development occurs in peatland . Based on capsule and body length-frequency distributions from sequential sampling, at subarctic latitudes may require 7–8 years to complete.