Paramicrodon

	Paramicrodon ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from ''Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant Ants are eusocial insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from vespoid wasp ancestors in the Cretaceous period. More than 13,800 of an estimated total of 22 ... nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Cinctellus ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Toxopei ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Novus ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Lorentzi ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Nigripennis ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Miranda ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Flukei ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Delicatulus ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Microdontinae The subfamily Microdontinae contains slightly more than 400 species of hoverflies (family Syrphidae) and, while diverse, these species share several characteristics by which they differ from other syrphids. The Microdontinae are myrmecophiles, meaning they live in the nests of ants. Larval Microdontinae are scavengers or predators in ant nests, and, in contrast to other syrphid larvae, have no readily apparent body segmentation. Some species also do not exhibit the typical adult flower-visiting behaviour of other hoverflies, but instead remain near their larval host colonies (some of these species have no functional mouthparts and cannot feed as adults). A number of genera (e.g. ''Masarygus'', ''Paragodon'', ''Schizoceratomyia'' and ''Surimyia'') lack the "spurious vein" which is characteristic of all other Syrphidae. For other distinguishing characteristics, see Thompson (1969). Genera A revised list of the genera in Microdontinae was carried out by Reemer & Ståhls (2013): '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
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picture info	Hoverfly Genera Hover flies, also called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods. In some species, the larvae are saprotrophs, eating decaying plant and animal matter in the soil or in ponds and streams. In other species, the larvae are insectivores and prey on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects. Insects such as aphids are considered a crop pest, and therefore the aphid-eating larvae of some hover flies serve as an economically (as well as ecologically) important predator and even potential agents for use in biological control, while the adults may be pollinators. About 6,000 species in 200 genera have been described. Hover flies are common throughout the world and can be found on all continents except Antarctica. Hover flies are harmless to most mamma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Charles Howard Curran Charles Howard Curran (20 March 1894 – 23 January 1972) was a Canadians, Canadian entomologist who specialised in Diptera. Curran's main taxonomic interests were in Brachycera, brachyceran flies, particularly the flower flies Syrphidae, in which he described 723 species. From 1922 to 1928 he worked as a specialist service in Diptera Entomology of Canada. In 1928, he was hired by the American Museum of Natural History as Assistant Curator and, from 1947 until his retirement in 1960, as Curator of Insects and Spiders. In 1931, he donated his collection to that institution: it has 10,000 specimens representing about 1,700 species including 400 types. He received in 1933 a Doctorate of Science at the University of Montreal with a thesis entitled The Families and Genera of North American Diptera. He was vice-president of the New York Entomological Society in 1936, president the following year. References Paul H. Arnaud Jr. et Thelma C. Owen (1981). Charles Howard Curran (1894-197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Paramicrodon ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from ''Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant Ants are eusocial insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from vespoid wasp ancestors in the Cretaceous period. More than 13,800 of an estimated total of 22 ... nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Cinctellus ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Toxopei ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Novus ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Lorentzi ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Nigripennis ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Miranda ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Flukei ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paramicrodon Delicatulus ''Paramicrodon'' is a genus of hoverflies, with eight known species. They differ from '' Microdon'' by their short antennae and the lack of appendices on vein R4+5. Biology Larvae are found in ant nests. Distribution They are native to Oriental, Australian, and Neotropical regions. Species '' P. cinctellus'' ( Sack, 1926) '' P. delicatulus'' Hull, 1937 '' P. flukei'' Curran, 1936 '' P. lorentzi'' Meijere, 1913 '' P. miranda'' (Herve-Bazin, 1926) '' P. nigripennis'' ( Sack, 1922) '' P. novus'' Hull Hull may refer to: Structures Chassis, of an armored fighting vehicle * Fuselage, of an aircraft * Hull (botany), the outer covering of seeds * Hull (watercraft), the body or frame of a ship * Submarine hull Mathematics * Affine hull, in affi ..., 1937 '' P. toxopei'' Meijere, 1929 References {{taxonbar, from1=Q2746444 Hoverfly genera Microdontinae Diptera of Australasia Diptera of Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Microdontinae The subfamily Microdontinae contains slightly more than 400 species of hoverflies (family Syrphidae) and, while diverse, these species share several characteristics by which they differ from other syrphids. The Microdontinae are myrmecophiles, meaning they live in the nests of ants. Larval Microdontinae are scavengers or predators in ant nests, and, in contrast to other syrphid larvae, have no readily apparent body segmentation. Some species also do not exhibit the typical adult flower-visiting behaviour of other hoverflies, but instead remain near their larval host colonies (some of these species have no functional mouthparts and cannot feed as adults). A number of genera (e.g. ''Masarygus'', ''Paragodon'', ''Schizoceratomyia'' and ''Surimyia'') lack the "spurious vein" which is characteristic of all other Syrphidae. For other distinguishing characteristics, see Thompson (1969). Genera A revised list of the genera in Microdontinae was carried out by Reemer & Ståhls (2013): '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Animal Animals are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms in the Kingdom (biology), biological kingdom Animalia. With few exceptions, animals Heterotroph, consume organic material, Cellular respiration#Aerobic respiration, breathe oxygen, are Motility, able to move, can Sexual reproduction, reproduce sexually, and go through an ontogenetic stage in which their body consists of a hollow sphere of Cell (biology), cells, the blastula, during Embryogenesis, embryonic development. Over 1.5 million Extant taxon, living animal species have been Species description, described—of which around 1 million are Insecta, insects—but it has been estimated there are over 7 million animal species in total. Animals range in length from to . They have Ecology, complex interactions with each other and their environments, forming intricate food webs. The scientific study of animals is known as zoology. Most living animal species are in Bilateria, a clade whose members have a Symmetry in biology#Bilate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Hoverfly Genera Hover flies, also called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods. In some species, the larvae are saprotrophs, eating decaying plant and animal matter in the soil or in ponds and streams. In other species, the larvae are insectivores and prey on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects. Insects such as aphids are considered a crop pest, and therefore the aphid-eating larvae of some hover flies serve as an economically (as well as ecologically) important predator and even potential agents for use in biological control, while the adults may be pollinators. About 6,000 species in 200 genera have been described. Hover flies are common throughout the world and can be found on all continents except Antarctica. Hover flies are harmless to most mamma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Charles Howard Curran Charles Howard Curran (20 March 1894 – 23 January 1972) was a Canadians, Canadian entomologist who specialised in Diptera. Curran's main taxonomic interests were in Brachycera, brachyceran flies, particularly the flower flies Syrphidae, in which he described 723 species. From 1922 to 1928 he worked as a specialist service in Diptera Entomology of Canada. In 1928, he was hired by the American Museum of Natural History as Assistant Curator and, from 1947 until his retirement in 1960, as Curator of Insects and Spiders. In 1931, he donated his collection to that institution: it has 10,000 specimens representing about 1,700 species including 400 types. He received in 1933 a Doctorate of Science at the University of Montreal with a thesis entitled The Families and Genera of North American Diptera. He was vice-president of the New York Entomological Society in 1936, president the following year. References Paul H. Arnaud Jr. et Thelma C. Owen (1981). Charles Howard Curran (1894-197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]