Chrysopilus asiliformis
# Chrysopilus asiliformis

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 6–9 millimetres (0.24–0.35 in) 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.

