Helophilus hochstetteri
Helophilus hochstetteri, commonly called the metallic blue hoverfly is a native hoverfly of New Zealand.
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| Species: | H. seelandicus |
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H. hochstetteri is often seen on flowers collecting pollen and nectar.[1]
References
- "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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