Heringia calcarata, the opaque spikeleg, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly observed in North America[2] Hoverflies can remain nearly motionless in flight.

The adults are also known as flower flies for they are commonly found on flowers from which they get both energy-giving nectar and protein rich pollen.

Larvae are aphid predators.

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