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Fluke's Mucksucker

Orthonevra flukei

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Orthonevra flukei (Sedman, 1966), Fluke's Mucksucker, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly It has been observed in the Western United States. Hoverflies get their names from the ability to remain nearly motionless while in flight. The adults are also known as flower flies for they are commonly found around and 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 · 29