Biology:Spilomyia liturata
From HandWiki
Short description: Species of fly
| Spilomyia liturata | |
|---|---|
| |
| pinned specimen | |
Scientific classification 
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Syrphidae |
| Subfamily: | Eristalinae |
| Tribe: | Milesiini |
| Subtribe: | Milesiina |
| Genus: | Spilomyia |
| Species: | S. liturata
|
| Binomial name | |
| Spilomyia liturata Williston, 1887[1]
| |
Spilomyia liturata (Williston, 1882), the Rocky Mountain Hornet Fly, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly. This species is found in western North America along the Rocky Mountains. 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. The larvae are known as the short-tailed larvae, suited for moist areas such as rot holes of trees.[2]
Distribution
References
- ↑ Williston, S. W. (1887). "Synopsis of the North American Syrphidae.". Bulletin of the United States National Museum 31: xxx + 335. https://archive.org/details/cihm_28166. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ↑ Rotheray, G.E. (1993). "Colour Guide to Hoverfly Larvae (Diptera, Syrphidae) in Britain and Europe". Diperists Digest 9: 155. https://diptera.info/downloads/df_1_9_Colour_Guide_to%20Hoverfly_Larvae.pdf.
Wikidata ☰ Q14342700 entry
 |
