Copestylum haagii

(Jaennicke, 1867)

Haag's bromeliad fly

Copestylum haagii, commonly known as Haag's bromeliad fly, is a of hoverfly in the Syrphidae. It is found in western North America. The species is associated with bromeliad plants, as indicated by its . are flower visitors.

Volucella Hagii male by Williston S.W.. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Copestylum haagii: /kəˈpɛstɪləm ˈhɑːɡi.aɪ/

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Habitat

Associated with bromeliad plants. observed in pinyon/juniper woodland and shortgrass prairie in western North America.

Distribution

Western North America. Observations recorded from southwestern United States including Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.

Seasonality

have been observed in late June and early July in southwestern United States.

Host Associations

Bromeliaceae - associated with indicates larval association with bromeliads, though specific not documented in available sources

Similar Taxa

Copestylum caudatumSimilar and (hairy-horned bromeliad fly), both bromeliad-associated syrphids in western North America. C. caudatum distinguished by hairy-horned appearance.

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Etymology

Specific epithet 'haagii' honors someone with the surname Haag, presumably an entomologist or collector associated with early descriptions of the .