Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Paragus quadrifasciatus
Paragus sayi
(both of the above are invalid - junior synomyms;
ITIS)
Spilomyia quadrifasciata
(not sure whether the above was ever a valid name; it's simply called
incorrect here)
Range
Apparently includes eastern and north central prairies of United States, southern Canada. Reported from Minnesota, Michigan, Ontario.
Habitat
Prairies (?), fields with flowers.
Season
Summer and fall. July-October (Ontario)
Food
Adults take nectar, presumably, as others of this genus.
Internet References
live adult images (Field Guide to the Flower Flies of Ontario)
Contributed by
Cotinis on 5 December, 2004 - 7:07am
Additional contributions by
Robin McLeodLast updated 25 November, 2005 - 12:29pm