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Goldenback

Pterallastes thoracicus

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Pterallastes thoracicus, the goldenback fly, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly observed across central and eastern areas of the United States. Hoverflies can remain nearly motionless in flight while many are mimics of bees. 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 · 187