Criorhina asilica
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Criorhina asilica, is a species of hoverfly. It is found in many parts of Britain and Europe.[2][3][4]
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Criorhina asilica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Diptera |
Family: | Syrphidae |
Subfamily: | Eristalinae |
Tribe: | Milesiini |
Subtribe: | Criorhinina |
Genus: | Criorhina |
Species: | C. asilica |
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Criorhina asilica | |
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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.