Microdon pallipennis
Curran, 1925
pallipennis is a of hover fly ( Syrphidae) described by Curran in 1925. It belongs to the Microdontinae, a group whose larvae are known to develop within colonies. The species was included in a 2023 Illinois Natural History Survey study that digitized and identified historic hover fly specimens, contributing to updated species range data for the region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microdon pallipennis: /ˈmaɪkroʊˌdɒn ˌpæliˈpɛnɪs/
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Distribution
Illinois, United States (documented in Illinois Natural History Survey collections); broader North American range not well documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
Specimens of this were part of a 2023 digitization effort at the Illinois Natural History Survey, contributing to conservation assessments and updated range maps for hover flies in the state.