Ischiodon aegyptius

Ischiodon aegyptius

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae

Ischiodon aegyptius, the epauletted hoverfly, is a species of fly which is known to inhabit the Afrotropical realm. The adults are pollinators and hover among many flowers, whilst the larvae are green and featureless, feeding on aphids. The fly resembles a small wasp, and is a very powerful flier.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Spain · 107France · 4Italy · 1

Sources and credits

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Ischiodon aegyptius

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