This page represents the following TreeOfLife-200M taxonomic path.[1]
Asarkina hema is a hoverfly characterized by a slender, elongated abdomen typical of many Syrphidae. Observations from the TreeOfLife-200M dataset reveal a distinct abdominal pattern featuring dark, transverse bands against a lighter, yellowish-orange background.[1] The thorax is generally dark with a metallic or pollinose sheen, and the wings are clear, held in a characteristic position when at rest.[1]
Asarkina hema was described by K. Ghorpadé in 1994.[2] The species is recognized as an accepted name within the genus Asarkina, which belongs to the family Syrphidae.[2]