Sericomyia tolli

(Frey, 1915)

Great-nosed Pond Fly

Sericomyia tolli is a of hoverfly ( Syrphidae) described by Frey in 1915. It belongs to the Sericomyia, whose larvae are known as 'rat-tailed maggots' and inhabit aquatic environments. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal observational records available.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sericomyia tolli: /ˌsɛrɪˈkoʊmiˌaɪə ˈtɒlˌaɪ/

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Habitat

Larvae of Sericomyia are known to inhabit bog mat pools and other aquatic environments with organic matter. Based on -level traits, larvae likely possess the characteristic breathing siphon that connects to the water surface.

Ecological Role

As a member of the Syrphidae , likely function as . Larvae contribute to nutrient cycling in aquatic through feeding on organic matter.

Similar Taxa

Sericomyia silentisShares -level characteristics including aquatic larval in bog environments; both visit flowers for nectar and pollen
Eristalis tenaxLarvae are both 'rat-tailed maggots' with extensible breathing siphons, though Eristalis larvae typically inhabit more putrid, organic-rich standing water rather than bog pools

More Details

Taxonomic note

Originally described as Conosyrphus tolli by Frey in 1915, later transferred to Sericomyia. The remains poorly known with only 5 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.

Data limitations

No peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing S. tolli , distribution, or were identified in available sources. Most information must be inferred from -level characteristics documented for other Sericomyia .