Trichopsomyia banksi explained

Trichopsomyia banksi ,the white-faced psyllid killer, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly observed across North America. 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 unknown but other members of this genus are psyllid, aphid and Phylloxera predators.[1] [2] [3]

Distribution

Illinois, Virginia (type specimen), Nebraska and Florida. [4]

Notes and References

  1. Rotheray . G.E. . 1993 . Colour Guide to Hoverfly Larvae (Diptera, Syrphidae) in Britain and Europe . Diperists Digest . 9 . 155 .
  2. Book: Skevington, Jeffrey H . 2019 . Field Guide to the Flower Flies of Northeastern North America. . 9780691189406 .
  3. Curran . C. H . 1921 . Revision of the Pipiza group of the family Syrphidae (flower-flies) from north of Mexico . Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. . (4) 11 . 345–393. .
  4. Web site: Trichopsomyia banksi information. GBIF. 2023-01-03.

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