Chalcosyrphus sacawajeae explained

Chalcosyrphus (Xylotomima) sacawajeae (Shannon, 1926), the Hairy-winged Leafwalker, is a rare species of syrphid fly observed in the Northern United States and Western Canada. Hoverflies can remain nearly motionless while in flight. The adults are also known as flower flies for they are commonly found on flowers, from which they get both energy-giving nectar and protein-rich pollen.[1]

Distribution

United States.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Skevington . J.H. . Locke . M.M. . Young . A.D. . Moran . K. . Crins . W.J. . Marshall . S.A . Field Guide to the Flower Flies of Northeastern North America . 2019 . Princeton University Press . Princeton, New Jersey . 9780691189406 . 512 . First. Princeton Field Guides .