Silvius gigantulus
(Loew, 1872)
Golden Deer Fly
Silvius gigantulus is a of horse fly in the Tabanidae, commonly known as the Golden . It is distributed across North America from Canada through the United States to Mexico. The species belongs to the Chrysopsinae, which includes deer flies known for their biting .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Silvius gigantulus: /ˈsɪlvi.əs dʒaɪˈɡæntʃʊləs/
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Distribution
Canada, United States, Mexico.
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Taxonomic notes
Originally described as Chrysops gigantulus by Loew in 1872. The Silvius gigantulus weemsi Fairchild, 1975 is now considered a synonym. The is placed in the Chrysopsinae (deer flies), tribe Chrysopsini.
Observation frequency
As of source date, 404 observations recorded on iNaturalist.