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Yellow-haired Falsehorn

Temnostoma balyras

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Temnostoma balyras (Walker, 1849), the Yellow-haired Falsehorn , is a common species of syrphid fly observed in the eastern half of the United States and adjacent areas of Canada. 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 · 8United States of America · 8