Hybobathus lineatus
Macquart, 1846
Hybobathus lineatus is a of hoverfly ( Syrphidae) in the order Diptera. The Hybobathus belongs to the Eristalinae. Hoverflies in this family are commonly known for their mimicry of bees and , and many species play important ecological roles as and as decomposers in aquatic or semi-aquatic larval . Specific biological details for H. lineatus remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hybobathus lineatus: /haɪˈboʊbəθəs lɪˈneɪtəs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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