Sphaerophoria rueppellii is a European species of hoverfly. Larvae are predators of aphids, and the species has been commercialized for biological pest control of aphids. The larvae go through three instars.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rueppell's Globetail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Sphaerophoria pyrrhina
- Sphaerophoria macrogaster
- Sphaerophoria menthastri
- Sphaerophoria sulphuripes
- Sphaerophoria philanthus
- Sphaerophoria contigua
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Syrphidae
- Genus
- Sphaerophoria
- Species
- Sphaerophoria rueppellii
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