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Black-banded Falsehorn

Temnostoma venustum

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Temnostoma venustum, commonly known as the black-banded falsehorn, is a rare species of syrphid fly observed in the north-eastern United States and adjacent Canada. Hoverflies can remain nearly motionless in flight. The adults are also known as flower flies since 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 · 17United States of America · 12