Black-hipped Leafwalker

Chalcosyrphus plesia

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae

Chalcosyrphus (Xylotomima) plesia (Curran 1925), the black-hipped leafwalker, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly and a mimic of Sphex nudus. This fly is found in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. Hoverflies can remain nearly motionless while in flight.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Sources and credits

DescriptionChalcosyrphus plesia, Wikipedia contributors

Black-hipped Leafwalker

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