Heringia calcarata explained

Heringia calcarata, the opaque spikeleg, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly observed in North America^[1] Hoverflies can remain nearly motionless 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. Larvae are aphid predators.^{[2] [3]}

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Heringia calcarata species information . GBIF . 2022-07-11 .
2. Rotheray . G.E. . 1993 . Colour Guide to Hoverfly Larvae (Diptera, Syrphidae) in Britain and Europe . Diperists Digest . 9 . 155 .
3. Book: Skevington, Jeffrey H . 2019 . Field Guide to the Flower Flies of Northeastern North America. . 9780691189406 .