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Masarinae
Pollen Wasps
Masarinae, commonly known as pollen wasps, is a subfamily of solitary wasps within Vespidae. Unlike their social and predatory relatives, pollen wasps provision their nests exclusively with pollen and nectar, resembling bees in their foraging behavior. The subfamily is small but globally distributed, with notable diversity in western North America, southern Africa, southern Europe, central Asia, and Australia. In North America, only the genus Pseudomasaris occurs, with 14 species. Many species exhibit strong flower associations, often oligolectic, specializing on particular plant genera such as Penstemon, Phacelia, and Eriodyction.
solitary pollinator oligolectic mud-nesting western-North-America vespid-wasps
Megachile
Leafcutter bees, Leafcutting bees, Resin bees, Mortar bees
Megachile is a large, cosmopolitan genus of solitary bees in the family Megachilidae, comprising over 1,500 described species across more than 50 subgenera. The genus includes the commercially important alfalfa leafcutter bee (M. rotundata), managed globally for crop pollination. Species exhibit diverse nesting strategies: many cut circular leaf or petal pieces to line nest cells, while others use plant resin or mortar-like materials. The genus contains the world's largest bee, M. pluto (Wallace's Giant Bee), with a wingspan exceeding 6 cm.
solitary-bee leafcutter pollinator cavity-nester commercially-managed cosmopolitan Megachilidae agricultural-importance
Megachile brevis
leafcutter bee
Megachile brevis is a species of leafcutter bee in the family Megachilidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1837. As a member of the genus Megachile, it shares the characteristic behavior of cutting leaves or petals to line its nest cavities. The species occurs in North America and Middle America according to distribution records. Like other leafcutter bees, it is a solitary nester and contributes to pollination services in its range.
leafcutter-bee solitary-bee pollinator Megachilidae Hymenoptera North-America Middle-America Say-1837
Megachile campanulae
Bellflower Resin Bee
Megachile campanulae, commonly known as the bellflower resin bee, is a solitary mason bee native to eastern North America. Described in 1903, this species belongs to the subgenus Chelostomoides, distinguishing it from leafcutting relatives by its use of plant resins, mud, and pebbles rather than cut leaves for nest construction. In 2013, researchers documented this species as one of the first insects known to incorporate synthetic materials, including polyurethane-based sealants, into nest construction. The species is an important pollinator of native plants and is nonaggressive toward humans.
solitary-bee mason-bee resin-bee pollinator native-bee eastern-North-America synthetic-nest-materials Chelostomoides polylectic nonaggressive
Megachile comata
Megachile comata is a leafcutter bee species in the family Megachilidae, first described by Cresson in 1872. As a member of the genus Megachile, it exhibits the characteristic nest-building behavior of cutting leaves or petals to line its nest cavities. The species has been documented in North and Middle America. Like other leafcutter bees, it is a solitary pollinator.
leafcutter-bee solitary-bee Megachilidae pollinator
Megachile fidelis
Faithful Leafcutting Bee, Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee
Megachile fidelis is a solitary leafcutting bee native to western North America. Females construct nests using circular pieces cut from leaves or petals, which they carry back to pre-existing cavities. The species is an important native pollinator frequently observed in gardens and meadows, where it forages on composite flowers. Adults emerge in spring and exhibit a distinctive nesting behavior where offspring remain in brood cells until all intervening cells have been vacated.
native-bee solitary-bee leafcutter-bee pollinator western-North-America garden-bee
Megachile fortis
Megachile fortis is a species of solitary bee in the family Megachilidae, described by Cresson in 1872. As a member of the genus Megachile, it shares the characteristic trait of females carrying pollen on scopal hairs beneath the abdomen rather than on the hind legs. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain limited in published sources.
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Megachile gentilis
Megachile gentilis is a solitary leafcutter bee in the family Megachilidae, described by Cresson in 1872. It is a non-metallic, robust black bee that constructs nests using leaf pieces or plant resin. Females carry pollen on the underside of the abdomen and create "bee loaves" of pollen, nectar, and saliva to provision brood cells. The species has been recorded in North America, Middle America, and Oceania.
solitary-bee leafcutter-bee pollinator cavity-nester scopa-bearing
Megachile lanata
Woolly Wall Bee
Megachile lanata is a solitary leafcutter bee in the family Megachilidae, described by Fabricius in 1775. It is considered an invasive species in Pakistan and has been introduced to regions including Colombia and Florida. The species is an important pollinator of horticultural, ornamental, aromatic, and agricultural crops. Studies have documented its nesting behavior in pre-existing cavities and its foraging activity across diverse landscapes.
solitary-bee leafcutter-bee invasive-species pollinator agricultural Megachilidae Megachile Pseudomegachile
Megachile melanophaea
Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee
Megachile melanophaea is a solitary leafcutter bee native to North America, first described by Frederick Smith in 1853. Females construct nests in ground holes or small cavities, lining individual cells with carefully cut leaf pieces and provisioning them with pollen and nectar. This species has been documented as a pollinator of slipper orchids (Cypripedium species), including the rare Cypripedium macranthos var. rebunense, which is otherwise pollinated almost exclusively by queen bumble bees. The species is parasitized by cuckoo bees Coelioxys sodalis and Coelioxys rufitarsus.
leafcutter-bee solitary-bee native-bee pollinator orchid-pollination ground-nesting Megachilidae
Megachile odontostoma
Megachile odontostoma is a species of leafcutter bee in the family Megachilidae, described by Cockerell in 1924. The species belongs to a large genus of solitary bees characterized by females that cut leaves or petals to line their nest chambers. As with other Megachile species, females carry pollen on specialized hairs (scopa) on the underside of the abdomen rather than on the hind legs. The specific epithet "odontostoma" refers to toothed mouthparts, though detailed morphological studies of this particular species remain limited.
leafcutter-bee solitary-bee Megachilidae Megachile Hymenoptera pollinator cavity-nester
Megachile parallela
Parallel Leafcutter Bee
Megachile parallela is a solitary leafcutter bee in the family Megachilidae, described by Smith in 1853. As a member of the genus Megachile, it exhibits the characteristic trait of cutting leaf fragments to construct and line its nest cells. The species is found in North and Middle America. Like other Megachile species, females carry pollen on scopal hairs beneath the abdomen rather than on the legs.
solitary-bee leafcutter-bee native-bee pollinator Megachilidae North-America Middle-America cavity-nesting-bee
Megachile policaris
Texas leafcutter bee, policaris leafcutter bee
Megachile policaris is a large, solitary leafcutter bee native to North America that has established invasive populations in Hawaiʻi. First detected on Oʻahu in 2017, it is now present on multiple Hawaiian islands including Maui, Kauaʻi, and Hawaiʻi Island. It is among the largest Megachile species in North America, with females reaching 18–22 mm. The species constructs nests in pre-existing cavities and uses cut leaf pieces to line brood cells.
leafcutter-bee solitary-bee invasive-species Hawaii pollinator cavity-nester Megachilidae generalist-forager large-bee established-non-native
Megachile pseudobrevis
southeastern little leaf-cutter bee
Megachile pseudobrevis, commonly known as the southeastern little leaf-cutter bee, is a solitary bee species in the family Megachilidae. It was described by Mitchell in 1935. As a member of the genus Megachile, it belongs to a diverse group of bees characterized by their leaf-cutting nesting behavior, though specific behavioral details for this species remain poorly documented. The species occurs in North America.
solitary-bee leafcutter-bee native-bee pollinator Megachilidae Megachile North-America southeastern-United-States Hymenoptera Apoidea
Megachile pugnata pomonae
Megachile pugnata pomonae is a subspecies of leafcutter bee in the family Megachilidae, described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1916. As a member of the genus Megachile, it belongs to a diverse group of solitary bees known for cutting leaf or petal fragments to construct nest cells. The subspecific epithet 'pomonae' suggests an association with apple (Malus pumila, formerly Pyrus malus or Poma), though the precise nature of this relationship requires verification. Like other Megachile species, females carry pollen on scopal hairs beneath the abdomen rather than on the hind legs.
leafcutter-bee solitary-bee Megachilidae North-America subspecies pollinator
Megachile rotundata
Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee, Alfalfa Leaf-Cutter Bee, Leafcutter Bee
Megachile rotundata is a solitary leafcutting bee native to Europe and the Mediterranean region, now widely established as a managed pollinator across North America and other continents. It is the second most important commercial pollinator globally after the honey bee, specifically renowned for its efficiency in alfalfa pollination. Females construct individual nests in pre-existing cavities, lining cells with precisely cut circular leaf pieces. The species is non-aggressive, does not produce honey, and has been introduced deliberately and accidentally to multiple regions for agricultural pollination services.
pollinator solitary-bee leafcutter-bee agricultural managed-species alfalfa non-aggressive cavity-nester introduced-species commercial-pollinator
Megachile zapoteca
Megachile zapoteca is a solitary leafcutter bee in the family Megachilidae, first described by Cresson in 1878. It is native to Mexico and Central America, with records from multiple Mexican states including Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz, as well as Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Honduras. As a member of the genus Megachile, it likely exhibits the characteristic leaf-cutting behavior for nest construction, though specific behavioral details for this species remain poorly documented.
leafcutter-bee solitary-bee Megachilidae native-bee Mexico Central-America pollinator cavity-nesting-bee scopa-bearing-bee
Megacyllene decora
Amorpha borer
Megacyllene decora, commonly known as the Amorpha borer, is a striking longhorned beetle distinguished by bold black and yellow banding. Adults are active in late summer and fall, feeding primarily on goldenrod (Solidago) and snakeroot (Eupatorium) flowers. The species is considerably less common than its congener M. robiniae due to the restricted distribution of its larval host plant, false indigo (Amorpha fruticosa).
Cerambycidae longhorned-beetle fall-active mimicry specialist-herbivore pollinator
Megasyrphus catalina
Yellow-legged Gossamer
Megasyrphus catalina is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae, described by Curran in 1930. The species is known by the common name 'Yellow-legged Gossamer.' As a member of the subfamily Syrphinae and tribe Syrphini, it belongs to a diverse group of flies commonly known as flower flies or hoverflies, many of which are important pollinators. The specific epithet 'catalina' likely references the Santa Catalina Mountains in Arizona, suggesting a southwestern North American distribution. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only four records in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
hoverfly flower-fly Syrphidae Diptera North-America Arizona Santa-Catalina-Mountains rarely-observed pollinator
Megetra
Red-banded Blister Beetles
Megetra is a North American genus of blister beetles (Meloidae) comprising three species: M. cancellata, M. punctata, and M. vittata. These beetles are characterized by their distinctive aposematic coloration—typically red or orange markings on black elytra—advertising their chemical defenses. The genus occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where adults are active during late summer and early fall, primarily on flowers of Asteraceae.
blister-beetle aposematic-coloration Asteraceae desert cantharidin pollinator hypermetamorphosis
Melangyna
Halfbands
Melangyna is a genus of hoverflies (Syrphidae) distributed across the Holarctic region, with subgenera in the Nearctic, Palearctic, and Australasian regions. Adults are frequent flower visitors, while larvae are predatory on aphids. The genus exhibits sexual dimorphism in behavior and morphology, with males typically larger than females and showing distinct foraging and habitat exploration patterns.
hoverfly Syrphidae aphid-predator flower-visitor sexual-dimorphism pollinator biocontrol
Melangyna lasiophthalma
Hairy-eyed Halfband
Melangyna lasiophthalma is a Holarctic hoverfly species with a broad distribution across northern temperate regions. Adults are active in spring, visiting diverse flowering plants in wooded and semi-open habitats. The species is associated with deciduous and coniferous forests, riparian woodlands, and anthropogenic environments including gardens and orchards.
hoverfly Syrphidae Holarctic spring woodland pollinator
Melangyna umbellatarum
Bare-winged Halfband
Melangyna umbellatarum is a Holarctic hoverfly species with a transcontinental distribution spanning Eurasia and North America. Adults are medium-sized with distinctive orange leg markings and pale thoracic hairs that distinguish them from similar congeners. The species is strongly associated with willow-dominated riparian habitats and has a documented flight period from May through September.
hoverfly aphid-predator riparian willow-associated Holarctic pollinator
Melanostoma mellinum
Variable Duskyface Fly
Melanostoma mellinum is a widespread and abundant hoverfly species native to the Palearctic region, with introduced populations in North America. It is one of the most commonly recorded syrphid flies in Britain and Europe, frequently encountered in agricultural landscapes including vineyards, grasslands, and wetlands. The species has been studied for its response to landscape structure, showing increased abundance in areas with greater proportions of seminatural habitats.
hoverfly syrphidae biological-control aphid-predator vineyard landscape-ecology pollinator Europe North-America-introduced
Melanthripidae
Melanthripidae is a family of thrips representing an early-diverging lineage within Thysanoptera. The family contains the genus Ankothrips, which has been identified as the most ancient extant thrips genus with remarkable morphological stability spanning approximately 94 million years. Fossil evidence from Cretaceous Spanish amber indicates members of this family were associated with gymnosperm pollen and likely served as pollinators of Ginkgoales during the Mesozoic era.
fossil pollinator gymnosperm Cretaceous relict
Melipotis
Melipotis is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, first described by Jacob Hübner in 1818. The genus contains approximately 50 recognized species distributed primarily in the Americas. Adults are nocturnal and have been observed visiting flowers, including dandelions. The genus is characterized by distinctive morphological features including modified palps and leg structures.
moth Erebidae Erebinae Noctuoidea Lepidoptera nocturnal pollinator Americas
Melipotis fasciolaris
Fasciolated Melipotis, Bewitching Melipotis, Fasciolated Graphic
Melipotis fasciolaris is a moth in the family Erebidae with a wingspan of 33–43 mm. Adults are known to visit flowers and have been observed as pollinators of fetterbush lyonia. The larvae feed exclusively on leaves of Prosopis species. The species occurs across a broad geographic range from the southeastern United States through Central America and the Caribbean to South America.
moth Erebidae Prosopis-feeder pollinator nocturnal
Melissodes
long-horned bees
Melissodes is a large genus of long-horned bees in the tribe Eucerini, with approximately 129-140 described species native to the Americas. Males are named for their characteristically long antennae that extend well beyond the head. The genus exhibits diverse pollen specialization strategies, with females ranging from polylectic to oligolectic, particularly on Asteraceae. Species are economically important as crop pollinators, especially for sunflower.
pollinator solitary-bee ground-nesting crop-pollinator sunflower-pollinator male-sleeping-aggregation long-horned-bee native-bee Asteraceae-specialist territorial-behavior
Melissodes agilis
agile long-horned bee, agile longhorn bee
Melissodes agilis is a species of long-horned bee in the family Apidae, characterized by the notably long antennae of males. The species exhibits striking sexual dimorphism in behavior: females are solitary ground-nesters, while males form nightly sleeping aggregations on flowers and vegetation. Males are highly territorial, aggressively defending floral resources from other pollinators including butterflies and bees. The species is native to North and Central America and has been documented in urban pollinator gardens.
native-bee long-horned-bee ground-nesting territorial-behavior sleeping-aggregation pollinator urban-garden sexual-dimorphism
Melissodes bimaculatus
Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, two-spotted longhorn
Melissodes bimaculatus, commonly known as the two-spotted longhorn bee, is a solitary bee species in the family Apidae. It is a member of the long-horned bee tribe Eucerini, characterized by males having exceptionally long antennae. The species is native to North America and has been documented as an early-season pollinator in agricultural settings, particularly in pumpkin patches. It is one of the bee species used in mark-recapture studies to evaluate wild bee sampling protocols.
bee pollinator solitary-bee long-horned-bee agricultural-pollinator North-American-native early-season ground-nesting research-subject
Melissodes communis communis
Common Long-Horned Bee
Melissodes communis communis is a subspecies of long-horned bee in the family Apidae. Males of this group are characterized by elongated antennae, a trait reflected in the common name. The subspecies occurs in North and Middle America. Like other members of the genus Melissodes, it is a solitary bee that visits flowers for pollen and nectar collection. The specific subspecies designation indicates geographic variation within the broader M. communis species complex.
bee long-horned-bee solitary-bee pollinator Apidae Hymenoptera North-America Middle-America Eucerini
Melissodes coreopsis
Tickseed Longhorn Bee
Melissodes coreopsis is a species of long-horned bee in the family Apidae, described by Robertson in 1905. The common name 'Tickseed Longhorn Bee' reflects its association with Coreopsis flowers. Like other members of the genus Melissodes, it is a solitary ground-nesting bee that contributes to pollination of native wildflowers. Males of this genus are known to form sleeping aggregations on vegetation at night while females nest underground.
solitary-bee ground-nesting pollinator long-horned-bee Eucerini Asteraceae-specialist sleeping-aggregation territorial-males
Melissodes denticulatus
Denticulate Longhorn Bee
Melissodes denticulatus is a species of long-horned bee in the family Apidae, found in North America. The species is distinguished by its strong association with ironweed (Vernonia), which serves as a key identification cue. As a member of the genus Melissodes, it exhibits the characteristic elongated antennae typical of male long-horned bees. The specific epithet "denticulatus" refers to small tooth-like structures, likely describing features of the mouthparts or other anatomical details.
long-horned-bee ironweed-associate ground-nesting solitary-bee pollinator
Melissodes dentiventris
long-horned bee
Melissodes dentiventris is a species of long-horned bee in the family Apidae, native to North America. Like other members of the genus Melissodes, males possess elongated antennae that give the group its common name. The species is a solitary ground-nesting bee and contributes to pollination of native flora. Specific ecological details for M. dentiventris remain limited in published literature, with most behavioral observations documented for congeners such as M. agilis.
bee long-horned-bee solitary-bee ground-nesting pollinator North-America Apidae Eucerini
Melissodes illatus
Valiant Long-horned Bee
Melissodes illatus is a species of long-horned bee in the family Apidae, commonly known as the Valiant Long-horned Bee. It belongs to a genus characterized by males with exceptionally long antennae and territorial behavior. Like other Melissodes species, it is a solitary ground-nesting bee and an important native pollinator. The species has been documented across North America, with observation records from regions including Vermont.
native-bee solitary-bee ground-nesting long-horned-bee pollinator territorial-male sleeping-aggregation Melissodes Eucerini
Melissodes pallidisignatus
Melissodes pallidisignatus is a long-horned bee species in the family Apidae, native to North and Central America. Like other members of the genus Melissodes, it is a solitary ground-nesting bee. The species is part of a diverse genus of approximately 130 species of medium to large bees commonly known as long-horned bees due to the elongated antennae of males. It contributes to pollination in its native range, though specific ecological studies on this species are limited compared to better-known congeners such as Melissodes agilis.
bee long-horned-bee solitary-bee ground-nesting pollinator native-bee North-America Central-America Apidae Eucerini
Melissodes paroselae
Parosela Long-horned Bee
Melissodes paroselae is a species of long-horned bee in the family Apidae, first described by Cockerell in 1905. Like other members of the genus Melissodes, it is characterized by elongated antennae, particularly in males. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of the tribe Eucerini, it is a solitary, ground-nesting bee that contributes to pollination of native flora.
long-horned-bee solitary-bee ground-nesting-bee Eucerini pollinator native-bee Melissodes Apidae Hymenoptera Central-America North-America
Melissodes rivalis
rival long-horned bee, Western Thistle Longhorn Bee
Melissodes rivalis is a solitary long-horned bee in the family Apidae, native to northern North America. Males are distinguished by antennae that may exceed their body length. Females construct individual underground nests and provision them with pollen, while males form sleeping aggregations on flower heads. The species has been documented pollinating thistles (Cirsium sp.).
solitary-bee long-horned-bee ground-nesting pollinator Eucerini native-bee male-sleeping-aggregations thistle-pollinator northern-North-America Montana-endemic-region
Melissodes stearnsi
long-horned bee
Melissodes stearnsi is a species of long-horned bee in the family Apidae, described by Cockerell in 1905. Like other members of the genus Melissodes, it belongs to the tribe Eucerini, a group of solitary, ground-nesting bees. The species is found in North America. Available information about this species specifically is limited, with most detailed behavioral and ecological knowledge coming from better-studied congeners such as Melissodes agilis.
bee long-horned-bee solitary-bee ground-nesting-bee pollinator native-bee Eucerini Apidae Hymenoptera
Melissodes subillatus
Melissodes subillatus is a species of long-horned bee in the family Apidae, described by LaBerge in 1961. It belongs to a genus of solitary, ground-nesting bees commonly known as long-horned bees due to the elongated antennae of males. Like other Melissodes species, it is native to North America and contributes to pollination of flowering plants. Specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in published literature.
long-horned-bee solitary-bee ground-nesting-bee pollinator Eucerini North-America Vermont
Melissodes tepaneca
Tepanec Long-horned Bee
Melissodes tepaneca is a species of long-horned bee in the family Apidae. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species belongs to a genus characterized by males with notably elongated antennae. Like other Melissodes species, it is a solitary ground-nesting bee that contributes to pollination of native flora.
bee long-horned-bee pollinator solitary-bee ground-nesting Eucerini
Melissodes tepidus
Long-horned bee
Melissodes tepidus is a species of long-horned bee in the family Apidae, native to North and Central America. Like other members of the genus Melissodes, males exhibit distinctive sleeping aggregations on vegetation at night while females nest solitarily in the ground. The species contributes to pollination of various flowering plants. It is one of more than 1600 native bee species recorded in California alone.
long-horned-bee native-bee pollinator ground-nesting-bee eucerine-bee sleeping-aggregation male-roosting-behavior North-America Central-America Apidae Melissodes solitary-bee
Melissodes tristis
Dark-faced Longhorn Bee
Melissodes tristis is a long-horned bee species in the family Apidae, tribe Eucerini. It is commonly known as the Dark-faced Longhorn Bee. The species occurs in North America and Central America. Like other Melissodes species, it is a solitary bee with males typically exhibiting elongated antennae.
bee solitary pollinator Asteraceae-specialist long-horned-bee North-America Central-America
Melissoptila otomita
Otomi Longhorn
Melissoptila otomita is a species of longhorn bee in the family Apidae, tribe Eucerini. Commonly known as the Otomi Longhorn, this bee belongs to a genus characterized by males with exceptionally long antennae. The species occurs across much of the Americas, from North America through Middle America to South America. As a member of the Eucerini, it is a solitary bee that likely nests in the ground and visits flowers for pollen and nectar.
bee longhorn-bee solitary-bee pollinator Apidae Eucerini Melissoptila Otomi-Longhorn Hymenoptera Americas
Melitoma marginella
Margined Turret Bee
Melitoma marginella is a species of chimney bee (also called turret bee) in the family Apidae. It is native to Central America and North America. The common name "Margined Turret Bee" refers to the distinctive nest architecture this species constructs.
bee chimney-bee turret-bee pollinator Apidae Emphorini North-America Central-America Hymenoptera
Meromacrus
Elegant Flies
Meromacrus is a genus of 43 species of large, conspicuous hoverflies (Syrphidae) distributed from the southern United States through the Neotropics to northern Argentina and Chile. Adults are frequent flower visitors and pollinators. Larvae are saprophagous, developing in decaying plant matter including rot holes, decaying stems, and rotting cacti.
hoverfly flower-fly saprophagous pollinator neotropical cactus-associated decay-associated
Mexalictus arizonensis
Arizona mexalictus
Mexalictus arizonensis, commonly known as the Arizona mexalictus, is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae. It is a small, solitary bee endemic to the southwestern United States. The species was described by Eickwort in 1978 and is one of the few members of the genus Mexalictus, a group of bees restricted to North America. Like other halictids, it is likely a generalist pollinator, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
bee halictid sweat-bee solitary-bee pollinator southwestern-US Arizona endemic Hymenoptera Halictidae Mexalictus rare poorly-known Eickwort-1978
Microdon craigheadii
Large Metallic Ant Fly
Microdon craigheadii is a species of syrphid fly described by Walton in 1912. As a member of the genus Microdon, it belongs to a group known for their unusual life history: the larvae are inquilines in ant nests, living within ant colonies rather than being free-living predators like most hover fly larvae. The species has been documented in North America, with records contributing to understanding of hover fly diversity and distribution patterns. It is one of approximately 6,200 described species of syrphid flies worldwide.
inquiline ant-associated pollinator metallic North-American
Microdon fulgens
Rainbow Ant Fly
Microdon fulgens is a species of syrphid fly (Syrphidae) in the subfamily Microdontinae. Members of the genus Microdon are commonly known as ant flies due to their unusual life history: larvae develop as inquilines within ant colonies. The specific epithet "fulgens" (Latin for shining or gleaming) likely refers to the adult's appearance. As with other Microdon species, adults are pollinators, while larvae have a highly specialized ecological relationship with ants.
myrmecophile inquiline pollinator ant-associated Microdontinae
Milesia virginiensis
yellowjacket hover fly, Virginia flower fly, Virginia Giant Hover Fly, News Bee
A large, striking syrphid fly native to eastern North America. Adults are notable mimics of yellowjackets and hornets, complete with yellow, brown, and black coloration and a loud droning buzz. The species is active primarily in mid-summer to early fall, frequenting forest edges and meadows. Larvae develop in decaying wood. The species carries extensive American folklore, commonly known as the "News Bee" for its habit of hovering near people.
mimicry Batesian-mimicry pollinator detritivore folklore hover-fly syrphid News-Bee yellowjacket-mimic harmless-wasp-mimic forest-edge-species decomposer wood-inhabiting-larvae