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Twin-lobed Deer-fly ©Les Binns
Twin-lobed deer-fly
Scientific name: Chrysops relictus
Many of us have felt the painful bite of the Twin-lobed deer-fly (a 'horse-fly') while out walking in damp grasses or woods. But mostly, it prefers to feed on the blood of cows and ponies, often becoming a pest.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 1cmConservation status
Common.