Copestylum fornax
(Townsend, 1895)
A of syrphid fly in the Syrphidae. The species was originally described as Volucella fornax by Townsend in 1895 before being transferred to the Copestylum. Syrphid flies in this genus are often associated with flowers and are known for their mimicry of bees or . The specific epithet 'fornax' (Latin for 'furnace' or 'oven') may allude to coloration or associations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copestylum fornax: /koʊˈpɛstɪləm ˈfɔrnæks/
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