Fazia

Shannon, 1927

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Fazia is a of hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) in the tribe Syrphini, established by Shannon in 1927. The genus belongs to the Syrphinae and is part of the diverse of flower flies. Records indicate at least 2,300 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is a moderately documented group in nature-based citizen science. Specific -level information remains limited in available sources.

Fazia australis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Fazia australis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Fazia australis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Fazia: /ˈfa.t͡si.a/

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The name 'Fazia' also appears in nuclear physics literature as an acronym for 'Four Pi A and Z Identification Array,' a particle detector project unrelated to this biological . The biological Fazia Shannon, 1927 takes nomenclatural priority.

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