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Western Hornet Fly

Spilomyia citima

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Spilomyia citima, the Western Hornet Fly, is a rare species of syrphid fly first officially described by Vockeroth in 1958. 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
Canada · 17United States of America · 3