Parasyrphus vockerothi

Parasyrphus vockerothi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae
Subfamily: Syrphinae
Tribe: Syrphini
Genus: Parasyrphus
Species:
P. vockerothi
Binomial name
Parasyrphus vockerothi
Thompson 2012

Parasyrphus vockerothi (Thompson 2012), or Vockeroth's bristleside, is a common species of syrphid fly observed across northern North America. 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 feed on aphids.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Fluke, C. L (1952). "The Metasyrphus Species of North America". The American Museum of Natural History. 1590: 1–27. hdl:2246/2398.
  2. ^ Skevington, Jeffrey H (2019). Field Guide to the Flower Flies of Northeastern North America. ISBN 9780691189406.


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