Fazia micrura

(Osten Sacken, 1877)

Diamond Spottail

Fazia micrura is a of in the , commonly known as the Diamond Spottail. First described by Osten Sacken in 1877, it belongs to the tribe Syrphini. The species has been documented through over 1,900 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-recorded. As a member of the hoverfly family, it is presumed to be a and may exhibit of or .

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How to pronounce Fazia micrura: //ˈfæziə maɪˈkruːrə//

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Taxonomic History

Originally described by Osten Sacken in 1877, Fazia micrura has remained in the Fazia within the tribe Syrphini. The genus Fazia is a small group within the diverse .

Observation Frequency

With 1,914 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the data source date, Fazia micrura appears to be among the more frequently encountered in its , suggesting either genuine abundance or observer accessibility.

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