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American Whitebelt

Leucozona americana

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Leucozona americana Curran 1923, the American whitebelt fly, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly observed throughout northern 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
Canada · 17United States of America · 10