Paravilla syrtis
(Coquillett, 1887)
Paravilla syrtis is a of in the . It occurs in arid regions across western North America, ranging from the Yukon through the United States to Mexico. As with other bee flies, are likely nectar feeders, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paravilla syrtis: /ˌpærəˈvɪlə ˈsɜrtɪs/
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Identification
Paravilla syrtis can be distinguished from other Paravilla by its distribution in western North arid zones. Specific diagnostic morphological features for field identification are not well documented in available sources.
Habitat
Arid and semi-arid regions of western North America.
Distribution
Widespread in western North America, from Yukon, Canada south through the United States to Mexico.
Ecological Role
may contribute to through nectar feeding, as is common in .
Similar Taxa
- Other Paravilla speciesParavilla syrtis is distinguished primarily by its geographic range in western North arid regions; other Paravilla may occur in different regions or .
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Taxonomic authorship
First described by Coquillett in 1887.