Melangyna fisherii

(Walton, 1911)

Large-spotted Halfband

Melangyna fisherii, known as the large-spotted halfband, is a of hoverfly in the Syrphidae. It is native to nearctic North America, with documented occurrences in the northeastern United States including Vermont. As a member of the Melangyna, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized hoverflies often associated with forested .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Melangyna fisherii: //mɛˈlæŋɪnə ˈfɪʃəriː//

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Distribution

Nearctic North America; documented from Vermont, United States. Distribution records are sparse.

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Data limitations

Published information on this is extremely limited. No peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing its , , or were identified in major databases. The species appears to be rarely collected, with only 48 iNaturalist observations and minimal museum records.

Taxonomic placement

The Melangyna was historically placed in the tribe Syrphini within Syrphinae. -level identification within Melangyna often requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological characters.