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''Syrphus'' is a genus of hoverflies.
It can be distinguished from other genera of the
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{{Taxonbar, from=Q1933516 Hoverfly genera Syrphinae Syrphini Taxa named by Johan Christian Fabricius
''Syrphus'' is a genus of hoverflies.
It can be distinguished from other genera of the tribe
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Syrphini
The Syrphini are a tribe of hoverflies.
List of genera
Relationships within this tribe were investigated by analysing and comparing genetic data. Results seem to show the members of Syrphini fall into several smaller groups or clades.
*''Af ...
because it is the only genus that has long hairs on the upper surface of the lower lobe of the calypter
A calypter is either of two posterior lobes of the posterior margin of the forewing of flies between the extreme posterior wing base and the alula, which covers the halteres.
The lower calypter is the proximal calypter (synonyms: squama (of som ...
(as well as hairs on the rear margin of the calypter as in most Syrphini).
Species
*''Syrphus annulifemur
''Syrphus'' is a genus of hoverflies.
It can be distinguished from other genera of the tribe Syrphini because it is the only genus that has long hairs on the upper surface of the lower lobe of the calypter (as well as hairs on the rear margin o ...
'' Mutin, 1997
*''Syrphus attenuatus
''Syrphus'' is a genus of hoverflies.
It can be distinguished from other genera of the tribe Syrphini because it is the only genus that has long hairs on the upper surface of the lower lobe of the calypter (as well as hairs on the rear margin o ...
'' Hine, 1922
*'' Syrphus currani'' Fluke, 1939
*'' Syrphus dimidiatus'' Macquart, 1834
*''Syrphus doesburgi
''Syrphus'' is a genus of hoverflies.
It can be distinguished from other genera of the tribe Syrphini because it is the only genus that has long hairs on the upper surface of the lower lobe of the calypter (as well as hairs on the rear margin o ...
'' Goot, 1964
*''Syrphus intricatus
''Syrphus'' is a genus of hoverflies.
It can be distinguished from other genera of the tribe Syrphini because it is the only genus that has long hairs on the upper surface of the lower lobe of the calypter (as well as hairs on the rear margin o ...
'' Vockeroth, 1983
*'' Syrphus knabi'' Shannon, 1916
*'' Syrphus laceyorum'' Thompson, 2000
*''Syrphus monoculus
''Syrphus'' is a genus of hoverflies.
It can be distinguished from other genera of the tribe Syrphini because it is the only genus that has long hairs on the upper surface of the lower lobe of the calypter (as well as hairs on the rear margin o ...
'' (Swederus, 1787)
*''Syrphus nitidifrons
''Syrphus'' is a genus of hoverflies.
It can be distinguished from other genera of the tribe Syrphini because it is the only genus that has long hairs on the upper surface of the lower lobe of the calypter (as well as hairs on the rear margin o ...
'' (Becker, 1921)
*''Syrphus opinator
''Syrphus opinator'' is a species of syrphid fly
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 m ...
'' Osten Sacken
The House von der Osten-Sacken is an old and distinguished noble family of Baltic Germans. The family members held the titles of ''Baron'', ''Graf'', ''Knyaz'' and ''Fürst''.
History
The origins of the family are traced to 14th century. In 16 ...
, 1877
*'' Syrphus octomaculatus'' Walker, 1837
*'' S. phaeostigma'' Wiedemann, 1830
*'' Syrphus rectus'' Osten Sacken
The House von der Osten-Sacken is an old and distinguished noble family of Baltic Germans. The family members held the titles of ''Baron'', ''Graf'', ''Knyaz'' and ''Fürst''.
History
The origins of the family are traced to 14th century. In 16 ...
, 1875
*''Syrphus ribesii
''Syrphus ribesii'' is a very common Holarctic species of hoverfly. Its larvae feed on aphids. In common with many other species of hoverfly, males have the eyes meeting on the top of the head, whilst females have their eyes widely separated.
De ...
'' ( Linnaeus, 1758
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Swedish biologist Carl Linnaeus (Carl von Linné) publishes in Stockholm the first volume (''Animalia'') of the 10th edition of Systema Naturae, 10th edition of ''Systema Naturae'', the sta ...
)
*'' Syrphus sexmaculatus'' (Zetterstedt
Johan Wilhelm Zetterstedt (20 May 1785 – 23 December 1874) was a Sweden, Swedish Naturalism (philosophy) , naturalist who worked mainly on Diptera and Hymenoptera.
Biography
Zetterstedt studied at the Lund University, University of Lund, where ...
, 1838)
*'' Syrphus sonorensis'' Vockeroth, 1983
*''Syrphus torvus
''Syrphus torvus'' is a common species of hoverfly found in the Holarctic. The adults feed on pollen and nectar, but the larvae feed on aphids.
Description
'' Osten Sacken
The House von der Osten-Sacken is an old and distinguished noble family of Baltic Germans. The family members held the titles of ''Baron'', ''Graf'', ''Knyaz'' and ''Fürst''.
History
The origins of the family are traced to 14th century. In 16 ...
, 1875
*''Syrphus vitripennis
''Syrphus vitripennis'' is a very common European and North American species of hoverfly. Its larvae feed on aphids
Description
For terms see Morphology of Diptera
Wing length 7·25-10·25 mm. Frons above lunulae black. Tergites 3 and 4 wit ...
'' Meigen, 1822
References
External links
* *Bugguide, many photos
{{Taxonbar, from=Q1933516 Hoverfly genera Syrphinae Syrphini Taxa named by Johan Christian Fabricius