Cheilosia pagana
Encyclopedia
Cheilosia pagana is a Europe
an species of hoverfly
. Like most Cheilosia
it is black, and because of this may often be overlooked as a hoverfly. It is little recorded, and is considered scarce throughout some parts of its range.. One identifying feature are a red to orange 3rd antennal segment.
e are known to inhabit semi-liquid, decaying tissue of the roots of plants. There is a rearing record from decaying roots of Cow Parsley.
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an species of hoverfly
Hoverfly
Hoverflies, sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae eat a wide range of foods...
. Like most Cheilosia
Cheilosia
Cheilosia is a genus of hoverfly. Most Cheilosia are black or largely un-coloured, lacking the bright colours and patterns of many hoverfly species. It is one of the most species diverse genera of hoverflies...
it is black, and because of this may often be overlooked as a hoverfly. It is little recorded, and is considered scarce throughout some parts of its range.. One identifying feature are a red to orange 3rd antennal segment.
Biology
LarvaLarva
A larva is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults. Animals with indirect development such as insects, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle...
e are known to inhabit semi-liquid, decaying tissue of the roots of plants. There is a rearing record from decaying roots of Cow Parsley.