Copestylum avidum
(Osten Sacken, 1877)
yellow-spotted bromeliad fly
Copestylum avidum is a syrphid fly commonly known as the yellow-spotted bromeliad fly. The species belongs to the Syrphidae, a group of flower-visiting flies often involved in pollination. The references its association with bromeliad plants and the distinctive yellow spotting pattern. The species has been documented in numerous observations, with over 2,500 records in citizen science databases.


Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copestylum avidum: /koʊˈpɛstɨləm ˈævɪdəm/
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