Helophilus hochstetteri
(Helophilus hochstetteri)
Description
Helophilus hochstetteri, commonly called the metallic blue hoverfly is a native hoverfly of New Zealand. H. hochstetteri is often seen on flowers collecting pollen and nectar.
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Diptera
Family:Syrphidae
Genus:Helophilus
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