narcissus bulb fly
(Merodon equestris)
Invasive Listing Sources
No reference that we have lists this species as invasive in North America. This species is included for comparison to other species that are considered invasive.
Taxonomic Rank
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: Hexapoda |
| Class: Insecta |
| Infraclass: Neoptera |
| Subclass: Pterygota |
| Order: Diptera |
| Suborder: Brachycera |
| Infraorder: Cyclorrhapha |
| Superfamily: Aschiza |
| Family: Syrphidae |
| Subfamily: Eristalinae |
| Tribe: Merodontini |
| Genus: Merodon |
| Subject: Merodon equestris (Fabricius, 1794) |
Synonyms and Other Names
Other Common Names:
greater bulb fly, Large bulb fly, large Narcissus fly
References
Common Name Reference: Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms
Scientific Name Reference: Nomina Insecta Nearctica Database