''Azpeytia'' is a

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...

hoverfly 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 ...

. Larvae of one species '' Azpeytia shirakii'' is known to live in the corms and stems of an

orchid Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae (), a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. Along with the Asteraceae, they are one of the two largest families of flowering ...

Gastrodia elata ''Gastrodia elata'' is a saprophytic perennial herb in the family Orchidaceae. It is found in Nepal, Bhutan, India, Japan, North Korea, Siberia, Taiwan, and China. Description The orchid has an 8–12 centimeters long elliptical underground rhiz ...

''.Pollinator and Stem- and Corm-Boring Insects Associated with Mycoheterotrophic Orchid ''Gastrodia elata''. 2006. Makoto Kato, Kaoru Tsuji & Atsushi Kawakita. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. vol. 99 (5), p.851-858

Species

*'' Azpeytia shirakii'' Hurkmans, 1993

References

Diptera of Asia Hoverfly genera Eristalinae Taxa named by Francis Walker (entomologist) {{Syrphidae-stub