Lepidomyia micheneri
(Fluke, 1953)
Michner's Scaleback
Lepidomyia micheneri is a of hoverfly ( Syrphidae) described by Fluke in 1953. It belongs to the tribe Brachyopini within the Eristalinae. The species is known from very few observations, with only two records documented on iNaturalist. It is commonly referred to as "Michner's Scaleback."
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lepidomyia micheneri: //ˌlɛpɪˈdoʊmiə mɪˈtʃɛnəri//
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Taxonomic placement
Lepidomyia micheneri is classified within the tribe Brachyopini, a group of syrphid flies commonly known as "bumblebee mimics" due to their robust, hairy appearance. However, specific morphological traits for this have not been documented in available sources.
Data scarcity
This is represented by only two observations on iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted to a limited geographic range.