Eristalis interruptus
| Eristalis interruptus | |
|---|---|
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| female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Syrphidae |
| Genus: | Eristalis |
| Subgenus: | Eoseristalis |
| Species: | E. interruptus |
| Binomial name | |
| Eristalis interruptus (Poda, 1761) | |
| Synonyms | |
Eristalis interruptus is a European species of hoverfly.
Biology
The larvae are aquatic, and of the Rat-tailed maggot type. Adults are often seen visiting flowers. Flight period in the United Kingdom is from April to October, peaking around July and August. The males show a characteristic courtship display, hovering above a foraging female for minutes.[2]
Animation 3 times retarded
When many males are present two or more males may hover above one female.
Two males hovering above one female.
References
- ↑ Stubbs, Alan E. and Falk, Steven J. (1983). British Hoverflies: An Illustrated Identification Guide. British Entomological & Natural History Society. pp. 253, xvpp.
- ↑ Wijngaard W (2010) : Accuracy of insect position control as revealed by hovering male Eristalis nemorum. Proc. Neth. Entomol.Soc. Meet. 21 pp 75-84.
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