Copestylum barei

(Curran, 1925)

Violet Bromeliad Fly

Copestylum barei, commonly known as the violet bromeliad fly, is a of syrphid fly in the Syrphidae. The species is known from western North America. As a member of the Copestylum, it likely shares the general habit of association with bromeliad plants, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Copestylum barei: //kəˈpɛstɪləm ˈbɑːreɪ//

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Distribution

Western North America.

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