Eristalis gomojunovae
Violovich, 1977
Arctic Drone Fly
A of in the Eristalis, commonly known as the . Described by Violovich in 1977, this species belongs to the drone fly group within the . Like other Eristalis species, it is presumed to exhibit of or . The specific epithet honors an individual, following the naming convention for this species. Very limited information exists on its biology 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 ' ' 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