About Parhelophilus obsoletus (Loew, 1863)
Parhelophilus obsoletus, first described by Loew in 1863, is commonly called the Unadorned Bog Fly. It is a fairly common species of syrphid fly, and it has been observed across Canada as well as the northeastern and central regions of the United States. Syrphid flies are also known as hoverflies, a group of insects that can stay nearly motionless while in flight. Adult flies of this species are also called flower flies because they are commonly found on flowers. They get energy-giving nectar and protein-rich pollen from these flowers. The larval form of this species remains unknown.
