Nausigaster texana
Curran, 1941
Silver Dimpleback
Nausigaster texana is a of syrphid fly ( Syrphidae) first described by Curran in 1941. The species is known by the "Silver Dimpleback." As a member of the hoverfly family, it belongs to a group of Diptera known for their often - or -mimicking appearance and important ecological roles as . The Nausigaster is placed in the tribe Merodontini within the Eristalinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nausigaster texana: /naʊsɪˈɡæstər tɛkˈsænə/
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Distribution
The specific epithet "texana" suggests a likely association with Texas, though the precise geographic range is not documented in the provided sources. The has been recorded in iNaturalist with 3 observations, indicating it has been documented in the field but remains poorly known.