Canadian Smoothleg

Heringia canadensis

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae

Heringia canadensis , the Canadian smoothleg, is a fairly common species of syrphid fly observed in many parts of North America. Hoverflies can remain nearly motionless in flight. The adults are also known as flower flies for they are commonly found on flowers from which they get both energy-giving nectar and protein-rich pollen.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 1

Sources and credits

DescriptionHeringia canadensis, Wikipedia contributors

Canadian Smoothleg

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