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Dusky Bog Fly

Parhelophilus rex Curran & Fluke 1926

Parhelophilus rex

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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

  1. ^ "Parhelophilus rex Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  2. ^ "Parhelophilus rex". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  3. ^ "Parhelophilus rex species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
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Parhelophilus rex: Brief Summary

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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.

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