Syrphus attenuatus
Hine, 1922
Yellow-margined Flower Fly
Syrphus attenuatus is a of hoverfly ( Syrphidae) described by Hine in 1922. As a member of the Syrphinae, its larvae are presumed , though this specific has not been directly documented for this species. The species is known from Norway and Sweden according to distribution records, and is referred to by the "Yellow-margined Flower Fly." Like other Syrphus species, likely visit flowers for nectar and pollen.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Syrphus attenuatus: /ˈsɪrfəs ˌætəˈnjuːtəs/
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Identification
Specific diagnostic features distinguishing S. attenuatus from are not documented in available sources. Members of Syrphus generally exhibit yellow and black abdominal banding patterns and possess the characteristic single pair of wings (with ) of Diptera. Accurate identification to level within Syrphus typically requires examination of subtle morphological characters including male genitalia and wing venation details.
Distribution
Recorded as present in Norway and Sweden. No additional geographic details are available from current sources.
Similar Taxa
- Syrphus opinatorSimilar yellow and black coloration pattern; both occur in northern temperate regions and are flower-visiting hoverflies. S. opinator has been documented in the Greater Yellowstone and western North America.
- Other Syrphus species Syrphus contains numerous visually similar with yellow-margined ; reliable separation requires examination of genitalic and wing characters.
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Taxonomic note
Syrphus attenuatus was described by Hine in 1922. Catalogue of Life lists this name as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as an accepted name—this discrepancy indicates potential taxonomic uncertainty that requires further investigation.