genus
Calligrapher Hover Flies
Toxomerus
Field notes
Toxomerus is a very large genus of hoverflies. They are found in many parts of North and South America.
Most larvae are predators on soft bodied insects, though a few species have been shown to feed on pollen. Adults feed on the pollen of a wide range of flowers.
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- Margined Calligrapher native
- Eastern Calligrapher native
- Maize Calligrapher presumed native
- Western Calligrapher native
- Thin-lined Calligrapher presumed native
- Florida Calligrapher presumed native
- Toxomerus mutuus presumed native
- Yellow-shouldered Calligrapher present
- Bow-shaped Calligrapher presumed native
- Toxomerus pulchellus present
- Black-sided Calligrapher presumed native
- Dark-sided Calligrapher presumed native
- Orange-backed Calligrapher presumed native
- Black-backed Calligrapher presumed native
- Banded Calligrapher presumed native
- Toxomerus musicus
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Most observed native calligrapher hover flies All
Native to the US, by observations.
