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Criorhina asilica

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Criorhina asilica
male
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C. asilica
Binomial name
Criorhina asilica
(Fallén, 1816)

Criorhina asilica, is a species of hoverfly. It is found in many parts of Britain and Europe.[1][2][3]

The larvae of C. asilica are associated with rotting deciduous wood in mature woodland and fens. Adults are Honey Bee mimics and can be found in spring visiting hawthorn flowers.

References

  1. ^ Stubbs, Alan E.; Falk, Steven J (1983). British Hoverflies: An Illustrated Identification Guide (2nd ed.). London: British Entomological and Natural History Society. pp. 253, xvpp. ISBN 1-899935-03-7.
  2. ^ Ball, S.G.; Morris, R.K.A. (2000). Provisional atlas of British hoverflies (Diptera, Syrphidae). Monks Wood, UK: Biological Record Centre. pp. 167 pages. ISBN 1-870393-54-6.
  3. ^ Van Veen, M.P. (2004). Hoverflies of Northwest Europe, Identification Keys to the Syrphidae (Hardback). Utrecht: KNNV Publishing. p. 254. ISBN 90-5011-199-8.