| Sphegina albipes | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Syrphidae |
| Subfamily: | Eristalinae |
| Tribe: | Brachyopini |
| Subtribe: | Spheginina |
| Genus: | Sphegina |
| Species: | S. albipes |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphegina albipes | |
| Synonyms | |
Sphegina albipes is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae. [3]
Sphegina is a genus of small, slender hoverflies. They are widespread throughout Eurasia and North America. In flight they seem to have long hind legs which they often carry hanging down, making them resemble sphecid or ichneumonid wasps. Adult Sphegina are usually found in damp and shady habitats close to water in forested areas, and several species can often be found together. They often feed on white and yellow flowers of Apiaceae, Ranunculaceae, Asteraceae, and Rosaceae like Crataegus, Sorbus, and Sorbaria. Larvae nest in the sap of living and dead trees or in decaying cambium under tree bark lying in water or other damp conditions. The larvae of some species have been discovered in the tunnels of other xylophagous insects.
Tropidia is a genus hoverflies, from the family Syrphidae, in the order Diptera.
Hadromyia pulchra is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Hadromyia grandis is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Chalcosyrphus (Xylotomima) metallifer , the Orange-horned Leafwalker, is a rare species of syrphid fly observed in the Eastern United States. 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.
Tropidia coloradensis is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Neoascia distincta is a species of Hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Sphegina brachygaster , the Thick-waisted Pufftail , is a fairly common species of syrphid fly observed in the eastern United States. 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. Larvae found in accumulations of decaying sap under bark, usually in wet situations such as damp, shaded woodland and in partially submerged wood in streams and pools.
Sphegina appalachiensis is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Sphegina armatipes is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Sphegina biannulata is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Sphegina californica is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Sphegina occidentalis is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Sphegina rufa is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Sphegina bridwelli is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Sphegina infuscata is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Sphegina nigrimanus is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Sphegina petiolata , the Long-spined Pufftail, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly observed in eastern to central North America. 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. Larvae found in accumulations of decaying sap under bark, usually in wet situations such as damp, shaded woodland and in partially submerged wood in streams and pools.
Brachyopa cinereovittata, the Grey-striped Sapeater, is a rare species of syrphid fly. It has been observed in northwestern North America. 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. Larvae for this genus are of the rat-tailed type. B.cinereovittata larvae have not been described.
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