INSECTS

Orange-belted Leafwalker

Xylota segnis

Insects
Introduced
Orange-belted Leafwalker, photo 1 of 5
Orange-belted Leafwalker, photo 2 of 5
Orange-belted Leafwalker, photo 3 of 5
10–14 mmLength

Fly in the family Syrphidae 10–14 mm long. Introduced to Québec. Feeds on nectar.

There are 12 observations of Orange-belted Leafwalker in Québec, mostly in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Montréal and Bas-Saint-Laurent, and it has been reported in 6 of the 17 regions. They peak from June to August and become rare from October to May.

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