Copestylum anna
(Williston, 1887)
Anna's bromeliad fly
Copestylum anna, commonly known as Anna's bromeliad fly, is a of syrphid fly in the Syrphidae. The species was described by Williston in 1887. As a member of the hoverfly family, it belongs to a group known for their mimicry of bees and , though specific details about this species' remain limited in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copestylum anna: /koʊˈpɛstɪləm ˈænə/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
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- GBIF taxonomy match
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