Victoriana parvicornis
(Loew, 1861)
Scarlet Hover Fly
Victoriana parvicornis is a hover fly in the Syrphidae, commonly known as the Scarlet Hover Fly. It belongs to the tribe Syrphini, which includes many - and -mimicking species. The species was described by Loew in 1861. As a member of this diverse family, it likely exhibits typical syrphid characteristics including agile and potential pollination , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Victoriana parvicornis: /vɪkˈtɔːrɪˌaːnə pɑːrviˈkɔːrnɪs/
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Taxonomic placement
The Victoriana was established relatively recently, with previously placed in other genera. This reclassification reflects ongoing refinement of syrphid based on morphological and molecular data.
Data availability
Despite having 80 iNaturalist observations, detailed published information on , , and for this appears limited in accessible literature. Most available records are taxonomic listings without species-specific biological descriptions.