Double-banded Fen Fly

Neoascia metallica

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae

Neoascia metallica (Williston, 1882), the double-banded fen fly, is a common species of syrphid fly observed across 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 · 1

Sources and credits

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Double-banded Fen Fly

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