| Sphegina bridwelli | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Syrphidae |
| Subfamily: | Eristalinae |
| Tribe: | Brachyopini |
| Subtribe: | Spheginina |
| Genus: | Sphegina |
| Species: | S. bridwelli |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphegina bridwelli Cole, 1924 [1] | |
| Synonyms | |
Sphegina bridwelli is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae. [3]
Baccha elongata is a species of hoverfly in the genus Baccha.
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.
The Brachyopini is a tribe of hoverflies. Unlike many members of this family these flies are generally darker and less colourful though some genera contain species with an attractive metallic lustre e.g. Chrysogaster. Some like Brachyopa are associated with sap runs where their larvae feed on decaying sap. Others are found in boggy areas where their often semiaquatic larvae feed on decaying organic matter.
Pterallastes is a genus of bee-mimicking hoverflies. So far the genus contains only two species, one in North America and one from the Sichuan province of China.
Somula is a genus of syrphid flies in the family Syrphidae. There are at least two described species in Somula.
Lejota is a genus of syrphid flies in the family Syrphidae.
Sphegina albipes 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 flavomaculata , the Tooth-legged Pufftail, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly observed in the northeastern 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 occidentalis is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Sphegina rufa 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.
The Spheginina is a subtribe of hoverflies.
Total of 245 species either found or highly expected to be found in New York.
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