Chalcosyrphus satanicus

(Bigot, 1884)

Chalcosyrphus satanicus is a in the , first described by Bigot in 1884. Like other members of the Chalcosyrphus, this species exhibits morphological associated with dead wood . The specific epithet "satanicus" places it among a small group of with devil-themed . The species occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chalcosyrphus satanicus: /ˌkælkəˈsɜrfəs səˈtænɪkəs/

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Distribution

Canada and the United States.

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Taxonomic Note

The specific epithet "satanicus" is part of a small but notable group of devil-themed in , including other such as Entomoderes satanicus () and Pseudomyrmex satanicus (). The name does not reflect any particular behavioral or morphological trait, but rather follows the tradition of evocative Latin species epithets.

Genus Characteristics

Members of the Chalcosyrphus are typically associated with dead and decaying wood. Many possess enlarged and modified hind legs (metafemora), though the specific function of these structures remains incompletely documented in the literature. of some species are known to feed on pollen.