Toxomerus
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Toxomerus boscii
Thin-lined Calligrapher
Toxomerus boscii is a small syrphid fly commonly known as the Thin-lined Calligrapher. Adults are known pollinators that visit flowers for nectar. The species belongs to a genus whose members were historically assumed to have predatory larvae, though some Toxomerus species have been found to feed on pollen.
Toxomerus verticalis
Banded Calligrapher
Toxomerus verticalis is a species of syrphid fly commonly known as the Banded Calligrapher. It belongs to the genus Toxomerus, a group of small hover flies noted for their bee-mimicking appearance and ecological versatility. The species was described by Curran in 1927. As a member of the Syrphidae family, adults are likely pollinators, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available sources.