Copestylum tricinctum
(Bigot, 1876)
Copestylum tricinctum is a of hoverfly in the Syrphidae, tribe Copestylini. The Copestylum contains approximately 60 species distributed primarily in the New World, with many species associated with flowers and rotting organic matter. The specific epithet 'tricinctum' refers to three bands or rings, likely describing abdominal patterning. This species is poorly documented in the literature, with limited published information on its and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copestylum tricinctum: //kɑpɛsˈtɪləm traɪˈkɪŋktəm//
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Distribution
The has been recorded from the southwestern United States and Mexico based on specimen data. GBIF records indicate occurrences in this region, though precise locality data are sparse. The Copestylum is predominantly Neotropical and Nearctic in distribution.