Eristalis pertinax
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Eristalis pertinax is a Europe
an hoverfly
, also known as the drone fly. Like Eristalis tenax
, the larva
of E. pertinax is a rat-tailed maggot
and lives in drainage ditches, pools around manure piles, sewage, and similar places containing water badly polluted with organic matter.
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an hoverfly
Hoverfly
Hoverflies, sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae eat a wide range of foods...
, also known as the drone fly. Like Eristalis tenax
Eristalis tenax
Eristalis tenax is a European hoverfly, also known as the drone fly . It has been introduced into North America and is widely established....
, the larva
Larva
A larva is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults. Animals with indirect development such as insects, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle...
of E. pertinax is a rat-tailed maggot
Rat-tailed maggot
Rat-tailed maggots are the larvae of some species of hoverfly, commonly Eristalis tenax. A characteristic feature of rat-tailed maggots is a tube-like, three segmented, telescoping breathing siphon located at their posterior end. This acts like a snorkel, allowing the larva to breathe air while...
and lives in drainage ditches, pools around manure piles, sewage, and similar places containing water badly polluted with organic matter.