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Eristalis transversa

Eristalis transversa

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Eristalis transversa, the transverse banded drone fly, is a common species of hoverfly first officially described by Wiedemann in 1830. 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 flowers, from which they get both energy-giving nectar and protein-rich pollen.

Distribution

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