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Migrant Hover Fly

Eupeodes corollae

Taxonomy

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

About

Eupeodes corollae is a very common European species of hoverfly. Adults are 6–11 millimetres (0.24–0.43 in) in body length. Males and females have different marking on the abdomen; males have square commas on tergites 3 and 4, whereas females have narrow commas. Larvae feed on aphids. This species has been used experimentally in glasshouses as a method of aphid control, and to control scale insects and aphids in fruit plantations. They were found to be partial to...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Migrant Hover Fly?
The scientific name of Migrant Hover Fly is Eupeodes corollae.
What kingdom does Migrant Hover Fly belong to?
Migrant Hover Fly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Migrant Hover Fly belong to?
Migrant Hover Fly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Migrant Hover Fly belong to?
Migrant Hover Fly belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Migrant Hover Fly belong to?
Migrant Hover Fly belongs to the order Diptera.
What family does Migrant Hover Fly belong to?
Migrant Hover Fly belongs to the family Syrphidae.
What genus does Migrant Hover Fly belong to?
Migrant Hover Fly belongs to the genus Eupeodes.