Brachyopa gigas
Lovett, 1882
Giant Sapeater
Brachyopa gigas is a rare syrphid fly known from limited observations in western North America. The was described by Lovett in 1882 and is among the larger members of its . are associated with flowers, where they obtain nectar and pollen. Larval stages have not been described.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brachyopa gigas: /ˌbræk.iˈoʊ.pə ˈdʒaɪ.gæs/
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Distribution
Western coasts of Canada and the United States. Documented observations from Washington state and California.
Diet
feed on nectar and pollen from flowers.
Life Cycle
Larvae of the Brachyopa are of the rat-tailed type. Larvae of B. gigas specifically have not been described.
Behavior
are known to hover near flowers, a trait common to syrphid flies.
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Taxonomic note
Catalogue of Life lists authorship as Lovett, 1919, but Wikipedia and primary sources indicate Lovett, 1882. GBIF accepts the as valid with Lovett, 1919 authorship.
Data deficiency
No observations recorded in iNaturalist as of data retrieval. The is considered rare with limited collection records.