| Chalcosyrphus doris | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Syrphidae |
| Subfamily: | Eristalinae |
| Tribe: | Milesiini |
| Subtribe: | Xylotina |
| Genus: | Chalcosyrphus |
| Subgenus: | Xylotina |
| Species: | C. doris |
| Binomial name | |
| Chalcosyrphus doris | |
| Synonyms | |
Chalcosyrphus doris is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae. [1]
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.
Xylota is a Holarctic genus of hoverflies similar in structure to the related genera Chalcosyrphus and Brachypalpoides. As the larvae are saprophytic they're usually found in rotting wood. The adult flies are generally associated with woodland and woodland edges and can often be seen running over the upper sides of leaves. Unlike other syrphids the adults of many species rarely visit flowers preferring instead to gather pollen from leaf surfaces. There are over 100 described species of which 12 can be found in Europe. Seven species have been recorded in Britain. Identification of species has been difficult and identifiction by photographs is risky.
Eristalinus is a genus of hoverfly. Most species have very distinctive eye marking in the form of spots or banding, though these features may fade on some preserved specimens. Most are stout flies, and are nimble flyers, even compared to other hoverfly species.
Chalcosyrphus is a genus of hoverflies in the subfamily Eristalinae. Many species exhibit some degree of mimicry of various sawflies and other hymenopterans and are often brightly coloured or metallic in hue. The adults are similar in structure and behavior to the related genus Xylota but differ in larval morphology. They can be found throughout Europe, Asia, and North America and seem to prefer damper, boggy habitats. The larvae are saproxylic feeders in rotten wood in these habitats.
Milesia is a genus of very large hoverflies, which mimic social wasps. For example, the European species Milesia crabroniformis is a convincing mimic of the hornet species Vespa crabro. Milesia are predominantly Palaeotropical in distribution almost entirely Oriental.
Citrogramma is a genus of hoverfly.
Palumbia is a genus of hoverflies from the family Syrphidae, in the order Diptera.
Milesia diardi is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Milesia conspicua is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Milesia pendleburyi is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Milesia excelda is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Milesia fuscicosta is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Milesia insistens is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Milesia metallica is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Palumbia pendleburyi is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota brunettii is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota pendleburyi is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota spinipes is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota morna is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota nigroaenescens is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
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