Over all length 6 – 8mm. This species is all black with a dark stigma in the wing.
Habitat
Marshes and fens with some tall plants to rest on. Has been found along the Lower Path.
Status and Distribution
Through most of the British Isles, though thinly spread towards the east of Scotland. Only encountered twice on the reserve.
Best Time to See
Mid-May to August.
Gallery
Black Snipe-fly - Chrysopilus cristatus - male - June 11th 2017
Black Snipe-fly - Chrysopilus cristatus - male - June 21st 2021
Black Snipe-fly - Chrysopilus cristatus - female - June 29th 2026
Black Snipe-fly - Chrysopilus cristatus - female - June 29th 2026
Black Snipe-fly - Chrysopilus cristatus - female - June 29th 2026
All photography taken at the Netherfield Lagoons, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
