Summary ²

Toxomerus is a very large genus of hoverflies. They are found in many parts of North and South America. Most larvae are believed to feed on pollen. Adults feed on a wide range of flowers.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Patrick Coin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/42264328@N00/1888750745
2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxomerus

More Info

• iNat taxon page
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• BugGuide
• Field/Photo ID for Flies
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• Systema Dipterorum

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