This page represents the following TreeOfLife-200M taxonomic path.[1]
Aristosyrphus carpenteri is a species of hoverfly within the family Syrphidae. Observations of specimens from the TreeOfLife-200M dataset reveal characteristic features of this group.[1] The flies exhibit a slender, elongated body form typical of many syrphids. The abdomen displays distinct, alternating bands of dark and lighter coloration, which contribute to their wasp-like appearance. The wings are generally clear and held in a characteristic position when at rest. The head is dominated by large, prominent compound eyes that occupy much of the dorsal surface.