''Simosyrphus grandicornis'' is an

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n species of

hoverfly Hover flies, also called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while ...

, and is one of the two most common hoverflies in Australia, alongside ''

Melangyna viridiceps ''Melangyna viridiceps'' is an Australian hoverfly, known as the common hover fly. Description It is one of the two most common hoverflies in Australia, alongside ''Simosyrphus grandicornis'', with which it has often been confused, but can be ...

''. It has been introduced to a number of

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and

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References

External links

''Simosyrphus grandicornis'' on CSIRO website
Insects of Australia Diptera used as pest control agents Syrphinae Syrphini Diptera of Australasia Insects described in 1842 Taxa named by Pierre-Justin-Marie Macquart {{Syrphidae-stub