Pelecocera pergandei
(Williston, 1884)
Eastern Bighorn Fly
Pelecocera pergandei is a of syrphid fly commonly known as the Eastern Bighorn Fly. It belongs to the tribe Rhingiini within the hoverfly Syrphidae. The species was first described by Samuel Wendell Williston in 1884. Records of this species remain sparse, with limited observational data available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelecocera pergandei: //pɛlɛˈkoʊsɛrə pɜrˈɡændiː//
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Distribution
Eastern North America; specific range details are poorly documented due to limited records.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'pergandei' honors Theodore Pergande, an American entomologist known for his work on ants and other insects in the late 19th century.
Data Limitations
As of current records, this has fewer than 20 documented observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is either genuinely rare, underreported, or difficult to detect and identify.