Golden Trunksitter

Lejota aerea

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae

Lejota aerea (Loew 1872), the Golden Trunksitter , is an uncommon species of syrphid fly observed in eastern 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 · 20

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Golden Trunksitter

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