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Common Dainty

Baccha elongata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Diptera ›Family: Syrphidae ›Genus: Baccha

About

Baccha elongata is a species of hoverfly (or flower fly) in the genus Baccha. The long, very slender body of this hoverfly is unmistakable. Members of the eristaline genus Sphegina are also very slender and can be found in similar habitat but those flies have a rather different enlarged hind femur, whereas in Baccha this feature is slender. As with most hoverfly species the sexes can be told apart by the male's eyes meeting on the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Dainty?
The scientific name of Common Dainty is Baccha elongata.
What is the conservation status of Common Dainty?
The Common Dainty has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Common Dainty belong to?
Common Dainty belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Dainty belong to?
Common Dainty belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Common Dainty belong to?
Common Dainty belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Common Dainty belong to?
Common Dainty belongs to the order Diptera.
What family does Common Dainty belong to?
Common Dainty belongs to the family Syrphidae.
What genus does Common Dainty belong to?
Common Dainty belongs to the genus Baccha.