Dusky-banded Leafwalker

Chalcosyrphus (Xylotomima) nemorum (Fabricius 1805), the Dusky-banded Leafwalker, is a common species of syrphid fly with a Palearctic and Nearctic distribution. Hoverflies get their names from the ability to remain nearly motionless while in flight. The adults are also known as flower flies for they are commonly found around and on flowers, from which they get both energy-giving nectar and protein-rich pollen. Larvae have been found under the bark of Larix, Pinus and a variety of hardwoods.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Dusky-banded Leafwalker 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

• Tropidia scita
• Tropidia quadrata
• Chalcosyrphus metallicus
• Chalcosyrphus libo

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Diptera

Family

Syrphidae

Genus

Chalcosyrphus

Species

Chalcosyrphus nemorum

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