Hover fly

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Diptera (Diptera)

Family

Syrphidae

Genus

Eumerus

Species

Eumerus strigatus (Hover fly)

Similar Species in Eumerus

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Lesser Bulb Fly

Eumerus narcissi

Data Deficient

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Lesser Bulb-Fly

Eumerus funeralis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hover fly?

The scientific name of Hover fly is Eumerus strigatus. It belongs to the genus Eumerus.

What is the conservation status of Hover fly?

Hover fly (Eumerus strigatus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hover fly live?

Hover fly is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Hover fly belong to?

Hover fly (Eumerus strigatus) belongs to the genus Eumerus, which is part of the taxonomic family Syrphidae.

What kingdom does Hover fly belong to?

Hover fly (Eumerus strigatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Hover fly?

The closest relatives of Hover fly in the genus Eumerus include Lesser Bulb Fly, Lesser Bulb-Fly.