Polybiomyia schnablei

(Williston, 1892)

Rusty Wasp Fly

Polybiomyia schnablei, known as the Rusty Fly, is a of hoverfly in the Syrphidae. It belongs to the tribe Cerioidini, a group characterized by wasp-mimicking appearance. The species was first described by Williston in 1892. As a member of the hoverfly family, it likely exhibits of stinging Hymenoptera.

Polybiomyia schnablei 1 by Trey Philips. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

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How to pronounce Polybiomyia schnablei: /ˌpɒlɪbaɪˈoʊmɪə ˈʃnæblɛaɪ/

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