Lejops sp.

Drone Fly / Hover Fly


Lejops sp., Flower Fly in family Syrphidae

 

Family: Syrphidae

Subfamily: Eristalinae

Length: typically 7-10 mm

 

In America north of Mexico, most species of this stripey genus prefer cooler climates to the north of West Virginia. In addition to the Nearctic, members of the genus Lejops are found in Europe, Asia, and Australia.


Lejops sp., Syrphid Fly


Insects of West Virginia