Copestylum posticum
(Say, 1829)
Copestylum posticum is a syrphid fly ( Syrphidae) described by Thomas Say in 1829. The is documented from 39 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is recognized in field records though detailed biological information appears limited in publicly available sources. As a member of the Copestylum, it belongs to a group of hoverflies commonly known as bromeliad flies, with many species in this genus exhibiting associations with bromeliad plants. The specific epithet 'posticum' (Latin for '' or 'behind') may refer to a morphological feature, though this is not confirmed in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copestylum posticum: /koʊˈpɛstɪləm ˈpɒstɪkəm/
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