Epistrophe xanthostoma
(Williston, 1887)
Emarginate Smoothtail
Epistrophe xanthostoma is a of syrphid fly, commonly known as the Smoothtail. It belongs to the hoverfly Syrphidae, a group known for their flower-visiting habits and mimicry of bees and . The species was originally described by Williston in 1887 under the name Syrphus xanthostomus. It has been documented in the northeastern United States, particularly in Vermont.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epistrophe xanthostoma: //əˈpɪstrəfi zænˈθɒstəmə//
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Distribution
Documented from the northeastern United States, with records from Vermont.