Chrysopilus asiliformis, the little snipe fly, is a species of snipe fly (family Rhagionidae).
Subspecies
Subspecies include: Chrysopilus asiliformis var. asiliformis (Preyssler, 1791) Chrysopilus asiliformis var. meridiomalis Bezzi, 1898
Distribution
This widespread species is present in most of Europe.
Habitat
This species inhabits various environments, as scrubs, woodland edges, wetlands and gardens.
Description
The adults grow up to long. This fragile-looking fly shows a slender body. Head, thorax and abdomen are grey dusted, with dark stripes on the abdomen, without bristles The legs are rather long and thin, with brownish-yellow femora. The wings are hyaline with a dark well marked pterostigma. Eyes are greenish.
Biology
Adults can be encountered from May through September. The larvae probably develop in soil.
Bibliography
Watson, L., and Dallwitz, M.J. 2003 onwards. British insects: the families of Diptera. Version: 16 December 2010