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Western Wood Fly

Blera scitula

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Blera scitula, the western wood fly, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly first officially described by Williston in 1882. Hoverflies get their names from the ability to remain nearly motionless while in flight. The adults are also known as flower flies, for they are commonly found around and on the flowers from which they get both energy-giving nectar and protein-rich pollen.

Distribution

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