🌿Native Nature

Ladder-backed Hover Fly

Melanostoma scalare

Taxonomy

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

About

Melanostoma scalare, is a very common species of hoverfly. It is found in most of the Palearctic and in eastern parts of the Afrotropical realm south to Zimbabwe and throughout the Indomalayan realm to New Guinea. Little is known of its biology, However it is suspected to be general predator of small insects in leaf litter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ladder-backed Hover Fly?
The scientific name of Ladder-backed Hover Fly is Melanostoma scalare.
What kingdom does Ladder-backed Hover Fly belong to?
Ladder-backed Hover Fly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ladder-backed Hover Fly belong to?
Ladder-backed Hover Fly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Ladder-backed Hover Fly belong to?
Ladder-backed Hover Fly belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Ladder-backed Hover Fly belong to?
Ladder-backed Hover Fly belongs to the order Diptera.
What family does Ladder-backed Hover Fly belong to?
Ladder-backed Hover Fly belongs to the family Syrphidae.
What genus does Ladder-backed Hover Fly belong to?
Ladder-backed Hover Fly belongs to the genus Melanostoma.