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Spotted wood fly

Spotted wood fly

Somula decora

A species of Somula

Somula decora is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.

General Info About Spotted wood fly
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Attributes of Spotted wood fly
Habitat
forest
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar, pollen, honeydew, some plant sap, fruit juices
Larva Food Source
Aphids, scale insects, thrips, caterpillars, mites
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
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Distribution Area of Spotted wood fly
Canada, United States
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Life Cycle of Spotted wood fly
Egg The egg stage of the spotted wood fly involves a small, often oblong or spherical, and typically yellowish or pale embryo developing within. It is generally laid in clusters, attached to a substrate close to a food source.
Larva In the larva stage, the spotted wood fly resembles a maggot. Without legs, it has a soft, elongated body that grows considerably, molting several times. Its primary function is to eat and grow, and coloration is usually muted.
Pupal During the pupa stage of spotted wood fly, it undergoes transformation within a puparium. The pupa is immobile and may be brown or green, camouflage with the environment. Within, the adult structures develop as it prepares for emergence.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult spotted wood fly’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Interesting Facts About Spotted wood fly
Although part of the spotted wood fly family known for mimicry, this creature has a unique hovering flight pattern resembling a miniature helicopter in motion.
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Scientific Classification of Spotted wood fly
Class
Bugs
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Order
Flies
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Genus
Somula
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Youth Habitat of Spotted wood fly
Rotting and Decaying Matter
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Adult Habitat of Spotted wood fly
Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Grasslands and Prairies
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Beneficial Effects of Spotted wood fly
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Predators of Pests
Pollinator
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Spotted wood fly is attracted to flowers by their vivid colors and enticing smells. While feeding on nectar, spotted wood fly inadvertently collects pollen on its body and transfers it to other flowers, aiding in plant pollination. This incidental contact ensures the continuation of many plant species.
Predators of Pests
Stage
Larvae
Purpose
Feed Itself
Spotted wood fly larvae are often found in dense colonies of aphids on which they voraciously feed. These predators serve as crucial biological control agents in gardens and farms. While devouring aphids, spotted wood fly larvae help reduce the population of these pests, which are harmful to a variety of crops.
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