Eristalis gomojunovae
Violovich, 1977
Arctic Drone Fly
A of hoverfly in the Eristalis, commonly known as the Arctic Drone Fly. Described by Violovich in 1977, this species belongs to the drone fly group within the Syrphidae. Like other Eristalis species, it is presumed to exhibit of bees or . The specific epithet honors an individual, following the naming convention for this species. Very limited information exists on its and compared to better-studied such as Eristalis tenax.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eristalis gomojunovae: //ɛˈrɪstəlɪs ɡoʊmoʊˈdʒuːnoʊveɪ//
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Distribution
Recorded from Norway and Sweden based on GBIF distribution data. The 'Arctic Drone Fly' suggests an association with northern or high-latitude environments.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- To Bee or Not to Bee | Bug Squad
- A friendlier type of drone: Common Drone Fly, Eristalis tenax — Bug of the Week
- Bug Eric: Fly Day Friday: Rat-tailed Maggots
- Insect Migration (Part 1) - Buglife Blog - Buglife
- Mudo Pryfed (Rhan 1) - Buglife Blog - Buglife
- Strathmore B-Lines: Surveying Grasslands and Pollinating Insects in the Strathmore Valley - Buglife Blog - Buglife