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Eristalis brousii

Eristalis brousii

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Eristalis brousii, also known as the hourglass drone fly, is a fly species in the Syrphidae family first described by Samuel Wendell Williston in 1882. The species has become largely extinct outside of Northern Canada. Eristalis brousii are part of the hoverfly family, known for hovering above flowers to collect nectar and pollen.

Distribution

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