Chrysops obsoletus
Wiedemann, 1821
Chrysops obsoletus is a of deer fly in the Tabanidae, described by Wiedemann in 1821. It belongs to the Chrysops, a group of biting flies known for their painful bites to humans and other mammals. The species is part of the Chrysopsinae and tribe Chrysopsini. Limited specific information is available for this particular species beyond its taxonomic classification.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysops obsoletus: /ˈkrɪsˌɒps ˌɒbˈsoʊ.li.təs/
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Taxonomic Status
The Catalogue of Life lists Chrysops obsoletus as a synonym, while GBIF and iNaturalist treat it as an accepted . This discrepancy suggests taxonomic uncertainty that may require further investigation.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 11 observations of this , indicating it has been documented in the field but remains relatively poorly known.