Spilomyia sayi
Encyclopedia
Spilomyia sayi is a common species
of North American hoverfly
. It is a wasp
mimic.
Adults are 12–16 mm (0.47244094488189–0.62992125984252 ) long and are seen from June to October in the northern part of their range. Males engage in hilltopping, where they find high ground to await females. Larva
e are found in decaying heartwood of deciduous
trees.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of North American 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...
. It is a wasp
Wasp
The term wasp is typically defined as any insect of the order Hymenoptera and suborder Apocrita that is neither a bee nor an ant. Almost every pest insect species has at least one wasp species that preys upon it or parasitizes it, making wasps critically important in natural control of their...
mimic.
Adults are 12–16 mm (0.47244094488189–0.62992125984252 ) long and are seen from June to October in the northern part of their range. Males engage in hilltopping, where they find high ground to await females. 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...
e are found in decaying heartwood of deciduous
trees.
