Symphoromyia crassicornis is a species of 'snipe flies' belonging to the family Rhagionidae.[1]
| Symphoromyia crassicornis | |
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| Symphoromyia crassicornis male | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Rhagionidae |
| Genus: | Symphoromyia |
| Species: | S. crassicornis
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| Binomial name | |
| Symphoromyia crassicornis (Panzer 1806)
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This species is present in most of Europe.
Description
editSymphoromyia crassicornis is 8 mm. long, and robust. The first antennal segment is strongly swollen in both sexes, bigger than second and third segments together, and very hairy, especially in the male. The palpi are slightly swollen. The eyes of males touch for a short distance, and the upper facets are greatly enlarged. The frons of the female is broader.
Biology
editThe larvae are found in damp soil underneath plants and under mosses.
References
edit- ^ Stubbs, Alan E.; Drake, Martin (2001). British Soldierflies and their allies: A Field Guide to the Larger British Brachycera (Print). London: British Entomological and Natural History Society. pp. 528 pages. ISBN 1-899935-04-5.