Chalcosyrphus metallifer: taxon details and analytics

Domain
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae
Genus
Chalcosyrphus
Species
Chalcosyrphus metallifer
Scientific Name
Chalcosyrphus metallifer

Summary description from Wikipedia:

Chalcosyrphus metallifer

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.

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Chalcosyrphus metallifer in languages:

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Orange-horned Leafwalker

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