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Parhelophilus rex

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Parhelophilus rex
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae
Genus: Parhelophilus
Species:
P. rex
Binomial name
Parhelophilus rex
Curran & Fluke, 1922

Parhelophilus rex (Curran and Fluke, 1922), the Dusky Bog Fly , is a fairly common species of syrphid fly observed in northern 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. The larvae are unknown.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Parhelophilus rex Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  2. ^ "Parhelophilus rex". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-24.