Silvius

Meigen, 1820

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Silvius is a of horseflies in the Tabanidae, established by Meigen in 1820. Members of this genus are classified within the Chrysopsinae and tribe Chrysopsini, placing them among the deer flies and related groups. The genus contains multiple described , with observations documented across various regions. Like other Tabanidae, these flies are known for their biting and association with mammalian .

Silvius by (c) Catherine C. Galley, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Catherine C. Galley. Used under a CC-BY license.Silvius gibsoni by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Silvius (Heterosilvius) dorsalis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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