Biology:Helophilus hochstetteri

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Helophilus hochstetteri
Helophilus hochstetteri.jpg
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H. seelandicus
Binomial name
Helophilus hochstetteri
Nowicki, 1875

Helophilus hochstetteri, commonly called the metallic blue hoverfly is a native hoverfly of New Zealand.

H. hochstetteri is often seen on flowers collecting pollen and nectar.[1]

References

  1. "Metallic Blue Hover Fly". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Archived from the original on 31 July 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120731021426/http://www.terrain.net.nz/friends-of-te-henui-group/local-flies/metallic-blue-hover-fly.html. Retrieved 28 June 2012. 

Wikidata ☰ Q5709913 entry