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Splayed Deerfly - Chrysops caecutiens

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Splayed Deerfly Splayed Deerfly - Chrysops caecutiens dylan Location 19 Feb 2021, 2:26 p.m. 17 Aug 2019, 12:41 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent in the Southern half of the UK. Habitat includes: Places with damp wooded areas and deer such as: woodland, parkland etc. Length= 8.5 - 10 mm. Flight period: May to September. Larvae live in wet mud by the side of streams.