Ferdinandea buccata
This record describes Ferdinandea buccata (species). Recorded family: Syrphidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
black terminal bands on the first few abdominal terga ( F. croesus has no black terminal borders and is supposed to have arista all black)
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NY to WI & GA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ferdinandea buccata (Loew 1863)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Ferdinandea buccata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Ferdinandea buccata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Aaron Schusteff; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Ferdinandea buccata
What is Ferdinandea buccata?
Ferdinandea buccata is a species in the family Syrphidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Ferdinandea buccata?
black terminal bands on the first few abdominal terga ( F. croesus has no black terminal borders and is supposed to have arista all black)
Where is Ferdinandea buccata found?
Range: NY to WI & GA