Ladder-Backed Hover Fly

Melanostoma scalare

The Ladder-Backed Hover Fly (scientific name Melanostoma scalare) is species in LeafFauna's insects group, belonging to the genus Melanostoma. LeafFauna lists Ladder-Backed Hover Fly among more than 25,000 animal species. Every photo is credited to its photographer and shown under its license. Open it in the LeafFauna app for more facts, a range map, sightings by month and more photos.