Snipe Fly
Chrysopilus ferruginosus
Adult snipe flies are slender, long-legged flies often found resting on vegetation in damp woods, meadows, and stream edges. Many adults are predators of small insects, while some also visit flowers for nectar. They rely on quick flight, sudden takeoff, and watchful perching rather than brute force. Their common name comes from their pointed, beaklike look, which gives them a snipe-like profile.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Snipe Fly