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Brachyopa vacua

Brachyopa vacua

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Brachyopa vacua (Osten Sacken, 1875), the Yellow-spotted Sapeater, is a rare, species of syrphid fly. It has been observed in Canada, Alaska and the northern United States. Hoverflies get their names from the ability to remain nearly motionless while in flight.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog