What does twin-lobed deerfly feed on?
The larvae feed upon organic matter in damp soils, and are termed hydrobionts in that they inhabit areas of high water content.

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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods

Class
Bugs

Order
Flies

Family
Horse-flies

Genus
Deer flies

Species
Twin-lobed deerfly (Chrysops relictus)