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Helophilus hochstetteri

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Helophilus hochstetteri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae
Genus: Helophilus
Species:
H. hochstetteri
Binomial name
Helophilus hochstetteri
Nowicki, 1875

Helophilus hochstetteri, commonly called the metallic blue hoverfly, is a native species of hoverfly found in New Zealand.

H. hochstetteri is often seen on flowers collecting pollen and nectar.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Metallic Blue Hover Fly". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Archived from the original on 31 July 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012.