Polybiomyia sayi

Shannon, 1925

Say's Wasp Fly

Polybiomyia sayi is a of hoverfly in the Syrphidae, Eristalinae, and tribe Cerioidini. Described by Shannon in 1925, this species is part of a known for -mimicking appearance. The "Say's Wasp Fly" reflects its resemblance to vespid wasps. Available records for this species are extremely limited, with only a single observation documented on iNaturalist.

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How to pronounce Polybiomyia sayi: /ˌpɒlɪbaɪˈoʊmiˌaɪə ˈseɪaɪ/

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