Chrysops reicherti
Fairchild, 1937
deer fly
Chrysops reicherti is a of deer fly in the Tabanidae, first described by Fairchild in 1937. Like other members of the Chrysops, it is a blood-feeding fly known for its painful bites to mammals, including humans. The species occurs in the United States. Very little species-specific documentation exists in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysops reicherti: /ˈkrɪs.ɔps ˈraɪ.kər.taɪ/
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Distribution
United States. Specific state records are not documented in the available sources.
Diet
Females are known to be blood-feeders on mammals, as is characteristic of the Chrysops. Specific records for this are not documented.
Human Relevance
Like other deer flies, females bite humans and can be a nuisance in outdoor settings. The has potential as a for transmission, though specific documentation for C. reicherti is not available.
Similar Taxa
- Other Chrysops speciesMembers of the Chrysops share similar body plans, striped or patterned , and biting habits. Specific separation of C. reicherti from requires examination of morphological details not provided in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
Chrysops reicherti reicherti Fairchild, 1937 is listed as a synonym in the Catalogue of Life, with the nominate synonymized under the name.
Data Limitations
This is poorly represented in public databases. iNaturalist shows only 15 observations, and no formal species description or diagnostic resources were found in the provided context.