Platycheirus normae explained

Platycheirus normae (Fluke 1939),[1] the paddlearm sedgesitter, is a rare species of syrphid fly[2] observed in northeastern North America.[3] 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.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Platycheirus normae species Information. 2022-07-10.
  2. Book: Vockeroth. J.R.. 1992. The Flower Flies of the Subfamily Syrphinae of Canada, Alaska, and Greenland (Diptera: Syrphidae). Part 18. The Insects and Arachnids of Canada. 1–456. Canadian Government Pub Centre. Ottawa, Ontario. 0-660-13830-1.
  3. Young. Andrew D. 2012. A revision of the Nearctic species of Platycheirus Lepeletier and Serville (Diptera: Syrphidae). master of SCIENCE. University of Guelph. 2012-05-09 .
  4. Rotheray. G.E.. 1993. Colour Guide to Hoverfly Larvae (Diptera, Syrphidae) in Britain and Europe. Diperists Digest. 9. 155.
  5. Book: Skevington, Jeffrey H. 2019. Field Guide to the Flower Flies of Northeastern North America.. 9780691189406.

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