Polybiomyia macquarti
Shannon, 1925
Short-horned Wasp Fly
Polybiomyia macquarti is a of hoverfly in the Syrphidae, first described by Shannon in 1925. It is known by the Short-horned Fly. As a member of the tribe Cerioidini, it belongs to a group of syrphid flies that exhibit wasp mimicry. The species is documented in the Catalogue of Life and GBIF with accepted taxonomic status. Available records from iNaturalist indicate it is rarely observed, with only 12 documented observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polybiomyia macquarti: /ˌpɒlɪˈbaɪəʊˌmaɪjə mækˈkwɑːrtaɪ/
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Taxonomic Notes
Polybiomyia macquarti was described by Shannon in 1925. The Polybiomyia is placed in the tribe Cerioidini within the Eristalinae of Syrphidae. Members of Cerioidini are known for their -like appearance, though specific morphological features distinguishing P. macquarti from require original description for verification.
Data Availability
This has minimal published biological data. The 12 iNaturalist observations suggest it is either genuinely rare, cryptic, or underreported. No peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing its , , or were identified in major databases.