Temnostoma trifasciatum

Temnostoma trifasciatum (Robertson, 1901), the Three-lined Falsehorn, is a rare species of syrphid fly observed in the eastern and central parts of the 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. Temnostoma adults are strong wasp mimics. Larvae burrow in moist decayed wood.[2][3]

Temnostoma trifasciatum
Temnostoma trifasciatum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae
Subfamily: Eristalinae
Tribe: Milesiini
Subtribe: Temnostomina
Genus: Temnostoma
Species:
T. trifasciatum
Binomial name
Temnostoma trifasciatum
(Robertson, 1901)[1]
Synonyms
  • Temnostoma trifasciata Robertson, 1901[1]

Distribution

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Canada, United States

References

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  1. ^ a b Robertson, Charles (1901). "Some New Diptera". The Canadian Entomologist. 33 (10): 285–286. doi:10.4039/Ent33284-10.
  2. ^ Rotheray, G.E. (1993). "Colour Guide to Hoverfly Larvae (Diptera, Syrphidae) in Britain and Europe" (PDF). Diperists Digest. 9: 155.
  3. ^ Skevington, Jeffrey H (2019). Field Guide to the Flower Flies of Northeastern North America. ISBN 9780691189406.