Criorhina aurea
Lovett, 1919
Criorhina aurea is a of hoverfly ( Syrphidae) described by Lovett in 1919. It belongs to the tribe Milesiini within the Eristalinae. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As with other members of the Criorhina, it likely exhibits bumblebee mimicry, a common trait among hoverflies in this group.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Criorhina aurea: /ˌkraɪoʊˈraɪnə ˈɔːriə/
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Distribution
Canada, United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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