Kebnat
INSECTS

Maize Calligrapher

Toxomerus politus

Insects
Maize Calligrapher, photo 1 of 5
Maize Calligrapher, Male
Maize Calligrapher, Female

Fly in the family Syrphidae.

There are 72 observations of Maize Calligrapher in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Estrie and Montréal, and it has been reported in 12 of the 17 regions. They peak in August.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Montérégie24
  2. Estrie19
  3. Montréal6
  4. Lanaudière5
  5. Laval3
  6. Centre-du-Québec3
  7. Mauricie3
  8. Chaudière-Appalaches2
  9. Laurentides2
  10. Outaouais2
  11. Abitibi-Témiscamingue2
  12. Capitale-Nationale1

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Eastern CalligrapherToxomerus geminatus
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Asian Lady BeetleHarmonia axyridis
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