Platycheirus scambus
(Staeger, 1843)
Platycheirus scambus is a Holarctic hoverfly distributed across northern Europe, Siberia, and western North America. It is distinguished by specific leg : fore lacking long white hairs at the base and bearing five long black bristles, with fore tibiae that widen irregularly and show a small incision on the outer margin. are active from May through September in wetland .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platycheirus scambus: //ˌplætɪˈkaɪərəs ˈskæmbəs//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Platycheirus by the combination of: fore lacking long white hairs at base, presence of five long black bristles on fore femur, and fore tibia with irregular widening and small outer marginal incision. See references for full determination.
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Appearance
Fore without long white hairs at base, bearing five long black bristles. Fore tibia irregularly increasing in width, with small incision at outer margin.
Habitat
Fen including coastal fen and river margins; also occurs in salt-marsh.
Distribution
Holarctic. Palearctic: Fennoscandia south to central France, Ireland eastward through Northern and Central Europe to European Russia, continuing through Siberia and the Russian Far East. Nearctic: Alaska to Quebec, south to California.
Seasonality
fly May to September.
Similar Taxa
- Other Platycheirus speciesShare general hoverfly ; distinguished by specific leg characters (femoral bristle pattern, tibial shape) described for P. scambus.