Toxomerus marginatus
Encyclopedia
Toxomerus marginatus, is a common species
of hoverfly
. It is found in many parts of North America
.
The larva
e feed on polen
. Adult feed on a wide range of flowers.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
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...
. It is found in many parts of North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
.
The larva
Larva
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 feed on polen
Poleň
The Poleň village is situated in the southwestern part of Czech Republic in the middle of Europe.On the date 2008-12-31 there were 295 inhabitants...
. Adult feed on a wide range of flowers.