Biology:Orthonevra nitida

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Short description: Species of fly

Orthonevra nitida
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae
Subfamily: Eristalinae
Tribe: Brachyopini
Genus: Orthonevra
Species:
O. nitida
Binomial name
Orthonevra nitida
(Weidemann, 1830)
Synonyms[1]
  • Chrysogaster nitidus Wiedemann, 1830
  • Bigot, 1859 Cryptineura hieroglyphica

Orthonevra nitida , the Wavy Mucksucker, is a fairly common species of syrphid fly. It has been observed in Eastern and Central 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. O. nitida larvae have not been described.[1][2][3][4]


References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q14515988 entry