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Interrupted Hornet Fly

Spilomyia interrupta

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Spilomyia intertupta, the interrupted hornet fly, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly first officially described by Williston, 1882. This species is found in western North America. Hoverflies get their names from the ability to remain nearly motionless while in flight.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 44Canada · 1

Sources and credits

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