Microdon lanceolatus
Adams, 1903
Spear-horned Ant Fly
lanceolatus is a of hover in the , commonly known as the Spear-horned Fly. Like other members of the Microdon, it is presumed to have an ant-associated , with developing within ant colonies. The species was described by Adams in 1903. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species beyond its taxonomic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microdon lanceolatus: /ˈmɪkroʊˌdɒn lænsiˈoʊlətəs/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Bruner Slantfaced Grasshopper
- Bruner Slantfaced Grasshopper
- Syrphid Flies Are Pollinators, Too | Bug Squad
- Hover Flies Identified: Researchers Tackle 20,000 Syrphid Specimens in Illinois Collection
- hover flies - Entomology Today