Physoconops sylvosus
(Williston, 1882)
Physoconops sylvosus is a of thick-headed fly in the Conopidae. Members of this are mimics, with elongated resembling a "wasp waist" and heavily pigmented wing margins that mimic the folded wings of potter wasps at rest. Like other conopids, they possess large relative to body size and beak-like mouthparts adapted for nectar feeding. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Gyroconops sylvosus in some taxonomic databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Physoconops sylvosus: /ˌfaɪsoʊˈkɒnɒps sɪlˈvoʊsəs/
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Similar Taxa
- PhysocephalaBoth are conopid mimics with elongated and pigmented wing margins; separation requires examination of specific wing venation and capsule proportions
- ZodionAlso conopid mimics, but Zodion are notably smaller (5-7 mm versus larger size of Physoconops) and attack different groups