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The American hover fly, Eupeodes americanus, is found throughout North America and inhabits meadows, and fields with flowers and foliage. Adult American hover flies feed on nectar, whereas their larva feed on aphids. The adult fly is black to metallic green, and has 3 yellow bands on its abdomen. Its face is yellowish but with black cheeks, and its wings are clear, it is 9–12 mm in body length.[1] The Larvae are mature at around 11mm, They are yellow-white to salmon brown, with markings of black and white or yellow-white. The lighter markings consist of a transverse rectangular bars on segments 6 to 11, and a narrow line along each side of the larvae. Early instars have visible black setae. The larvae is an active feeder. They are being considered as suitable biological control agents for aphids and scale insects.[2]
References
- ^ Milne, Lorus (2000). National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects & Spiders. Alfred A. Knopf. ISBN 0-394-50763-0.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|month=(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Bugg, Robert L. (2008). "Flower Flies (Syrphidae) and Other Biological Control Agents for Aphids in Vegetable Crops" (PDF Adobe Acobat). ANR Publication. Publication 8285. Oakland, California: University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources: 1–25. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
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