INSECTS

Eastern Forest Sedgesitter

Platycheirus obscurus

Fly in the family Syrphidae.

There are 13 observations of Eastern Forest Sedgesitter in Québec, mostly in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides and Outaouais, and it has been reported in 7 of the 17 regions. They peak in June and become rare from November to April.

Through the year

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Where to see it

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine3
Laurentides3
Outaouais3
Capitale-Nationale1
Mauricie1
Montréal1
Abitibi-Témiscamingue1