About Spilomyia interrupta Williston, 1882
Spilomyia interrupta, commonly called the Interrupted Hornet Fly, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly. It was first officially described by Williston in 1882. This species is found in western North America along the California coast, with a confirmed distribution across Canada and the United States. Hoverflies, the common name for this group of insects, get their name from their ability to stay nearly motionless while in flight. Adult hoverflies are also called flower flies because they are commonly found around and on flowers, where they get energy-giving nectar and protein-rich pollen. The larvae of this species are classified as short-tailed larvae, which are adapted to live in moist environments like the rot holes of trees.
