Copestylum marginatum
(Say, 1829)
Syrphid fly
Copestylum marginatum is a of syrphid fly (hoverfly) in the Syrphidae. It has been documented in Southwestern North America, with over 3,500 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As a member of the diverse syrphid family, it likely participates in pollination services, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copestylum marginatum: /kəʊˈpɛstɪləm ˌmɑːrdʒɪˈneɪtəm/
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Distribution
Southwestern North America. Specific range boundaries are not well-defined in available sources, though iNaturalist records suggest broad distribution across the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico.