Sphegina keeniana

Sphegina keeniana

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae

Sphegina (Sphegina) keeniana (Williston 1887), the Peg-legged Pufftail, is a fairly common 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

Canada · 1United States of America · 1

Sources and credits

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Sphegina keeniana

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