Eupeodes fumipennis, the western aphideater, is a species of hover fly in the family Syrphidae. As the common name implies, larvae prey on plant-sucking insects, primarily aphids.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Western 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
- Eupeodes latifasciatus
- Lapposyrphus lapponicus
- Eupeodes luniger
- Eupeodes corollae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Syrphidae
- Genus
- Eupeodes
- Species
- Eupeodes fumipennis
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