Hypocritanus lemur
(Osten Sacken, 1877)
Western Band-winged Hover Fly
Hypocritanus lemur is a of hover fly ( Syrphidae) described by Osten Sacken in 1877. It is known by the Western Band-winged Hover Fly. The species belongs to the tribe Syrphini within the Syrphinae. As with other syrphid flies, it is presumed to be a , though specific ecological studies on this species appear limited. The species has been documented through 137 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is recognized in the field by naturalists.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypocritanus lemur: /hɪˌpɒkrɪˈteɪnəs ˈliːmɜːr/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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