Megasyrphus laxus
(Osten Sacken, 1875)
black-legged gossamer fly, Black-legged Gossamer
Megasyrphus laxus, the black-legged gossamer , is an uncommon fly found across North America. are associated with flowers, where they feed on nectar and pollen. The species is capable of hovering . Larval stages remain undescribed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megasyrphus laxus: /ˌmɛɡəˈsɜrfəs ˈlæksəs/
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Distribution
North America
Diet
feed on nectar and pollen from flowers.
Life Cycle
are unknown.
Behavior
are capable of hovering , remaining nearly motionless in the air. They are commonly observed visiting flowers.
More Details
Taxonomic note
Originally described as Syrphus laxus by Osten Sacken in 1875.
Data gaps
Larval , biology, and development are completely unknown. No specific associations have been documented.