Fumipennis
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Eupeodes fumipennis
Western Aphideater
Eupeodes fumipennis is a species of syrphid fly commonly known as the Western Aphideater. As a hoverfly, it is a member of the family Syrphidae, a group known for their distinctive hovering flight and frequent mimicry of bees and wasps. The species name references its smoky or darkened wing coloration. Like many Eupeodes species, it is likely predatory or parasitic in its larval stage, though specific biological details for this species are limited in the provided sources.