| Copestylum macrocephalum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Syrphidae |
| Genus: | Copestylum |
| Species: | C. macrocephalum |
| Binomial name | |
| Copestylum macrocephalum (Giglio-Tos, 1892) | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
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Copestylum macrocephalum is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.This species has been observed in Mexico (Baja), California,and Arizona. [1] [2] [3]
Copestylum is one of the largest genera of hoverflies in the Americas. It comprises more than 300 species, of which only four have been found outside the Americas, having probably been introduced by the importation of cacti in which the larvae live.
Eupatorium macrocephalum Less. aka pompom weed, is a cosmopolitan perennial plant belonging to the family of Asteraceae and regarded as an invasive weed in some countries. It is native to the southern United States, Central America, South America and was introduced to South Africa. It is classed as a principal weed in Brazil. In South Africa it has been cultivated as an ornamental, is often found on roadsides, and has become of concern for its invading of undisturbed climax grassland and wetlands since the 1960s. It is closely related to Siam weed, and is one of some 268 species in the genus.
Copestylum florida is a species in the family Syrphidae, in the order Diptera ("flies"). The species is known generally as the Florida bromeliad fly.
Copestylum fornax is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Copestylum isabellina, or Isabelle's bromeliad fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.They have been observed in the Southwestern North America.
Copestylum anna, or Anna's bromeliad fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Copestylum vesicularium, the irridescent bromeliad fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae. This species is widely distributed on the eastern half of North America.
Copestylum sexmaculatum, the six-spotted bromeliad fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Copestylum caudatum, the hairy-horned bromeliad fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Copestylum comstocki, or Comstock's bromeliad fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Copestylum vittatum, the striped bromeliad fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae. It is widely distributed in North America.
Copestylum satur, the spotted-wing bromeliad fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Copestylum haagii, or Haag's bromeliad fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae. They have been found in Western North America.
Copestylum lentum is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae They have been observed in California, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Mexico.
Copestylum victoria, or Victoria's bromeliad fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Copestylum tamaulipanum is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Copestylum apiciferum is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Copestylum avidum, the yellow-spotted bromeliad fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Copestylum barei, the violet bromeliad fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Copestylum marginatum is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae. This species has been observed in Southwestern North America.
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