Helophilus hochstetteri

Helophilus hochstetteri, commonly called the metallic blue hoverfly is a native hoverfly of New Zealand.

Helophilus hochstetteri
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H. seelandicus
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Helophilus hochstetteri
Nowicki, 1875

H. hochstetteri is often seen on flowers collecting pollen and nectar.[1]

References

  1. "Metallic Blue Hover Fly". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Archived from the original on 31 July 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012.


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