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Tropidia quadrata

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Tropidia quadrata (Say, 1824), the Common Thickleg Fly, is a common species of syrphid fly observed across the north-central United states and southern Canada. 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 aquatic.[2]

Distribution

Canada, United States.

References

  1. ^ a b Say, T. (1824). American entomology, or descriptions of the insects of North America. Vol. 1]. Philadelphia. pp. 101 pp., pls. 1-18. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  2. ^ Skevington, Jeffrey H (2019). Field Guide to the Flower Flies of Northeastern North America. ISBN 9780691189406.

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Tropidia quadrata: Brief Summary

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Tropidia quadrata (Say, 1824), the Common Thickleg Fly, is a common species of syrphid fly observed across the north-central United states and southern Canada. 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 aquatic.

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