Lapposyrphus lapponicus (Zetterstedt, 1838), the common loopwing aphideater (in North America) or Lapland syrphid fly (in Europe), is a common species of syrphid fly observed across the Northern Hemisphere. The adults are commonly found on flowers from which they get both energy-giving nectar and protein rich pollen. Larvae feed on aphids.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Common Loopwing Aphideater 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
- Lapposyrphus aberrantis
- Scaeva dignota
- Scaeva selenitica
- Eupeodes luniger
- Eupeodes perplexus
- Eupeodes lundbecki
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Syrphidae
- Genus
- Lapposyrphus
- Species
- Lapposyrphus lapponicus
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