Brachyopa vacua

Osten Sacken, 1875

Yellow-spotted Sapeater

Brachyopa vacua is a North American hoverfly in the Syrphidae. The is commonly known as the Yellow-spotted Sapeater. It belongs to the Brachyopa, a group of small to medium-sized flies often associated with sap flows on trees.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brachyopa vacua: /ˌbrækiˈoʊpə ˈvækjuə/

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Distribution

North America

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