Cheilosia fasciata
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Cheilosia fasciata Schiner & Egger, 1853
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Cheilosia fasciata is a European species of hoverfly. Like most Cheilosia it is mostly black,[1]
Cheilosia semifasciata (Becker, 1894) is often misidentified as Cheilosia fasciata.
Distribution[]
It is widespread in Europe, but absent from Great Britain.
Biology[]
It is usually found in association with ramsons (Allium ursinum).
References[]
- ^ Stubbs, Alan E.; Falk, Steven J. (1983). British Hoverflies: An Illustrated Identification Guide. British Entomological & Natural History Society. pp. 253, xvpp.
Categories:
- Diptera of Europe
- Eristalinae
- Insects described in 1853
- Syrphidae stubs