| Chalcosyrphus eugenei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Syrphidae |
| Subfamily: | Eristalinae |
| Tribe: | Milesiini |
| Subtribe: | Xylotina |
| Genus: | Chalcosyrphus |
| Species: | C. eugenei |
| Binomial name | |
| Chalcosyrphus eugenei Mutin, 1987 [1] | |
Chalcosyrphus eugenei is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae. [1]
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.
Eupeodes luniger is a common species of hoverfly.
Dasysyrphus venustus is a Holarctic species of hoverfly.
Platycheirus is a large genus of hoverflies. They are also called sedgesitters.
Parasyrphus punctulatus is a Palearctic species of hoverfly.
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.
Sphegina is a genus of small, slender hoverflies. They are widespread throughout Eurasia and North America. In flight they seem to have long hind legs which they often carry hanging down, making them resemble sphecid or ichneumonid wasps. Adult Sphegina are usually found in damp and shady habitats close to water in forested areas, and several species can often be found together. They often feed on white and yellow flowers of Apiaceae, Ranunculaceae, Asteraceae, and Rosaceae like Crataegus, Sorbus, and Sorbaria. Larvae nest in the sap of living and dead trees or in decaying cambium under tree bark lying in water or other damp conditions. The larvae of some species have been discovered in the tunnels of other xylophagous insects.
Brachyopa is a Holarctic genus of hoverflies whose grey and brown colouration is unusual for this family and these flies can easily be overlooked amongst members of other fly families. The larvae can be found under the bark of dead branches and trees in decaying sap.
Neoascia is a genus of small black and yellow or mostly black flies with a narrow abdomen near the thorax. They occur mainly in damp places among low herbage. The larva of Neosascia are flattened without oral hooks and a have a short posterior spiracular process or "tail" rat-tailed that is saprophagous. In 1925 Curran reviewed the genus Neoascia. In this work a key is provided and ten species are described including four new species some of which have later been determined to be synonyms.
Platycheirus ambiguus is a small widespread species of hoverfly found across the Palearctic from Ireland to Japan. A spring species found in flight in April and May, it visits spring-flowering trees and shrubs; e.g., Prunus spinosa in deciduous woodland and scrub.
Xylota abiens is a European species of hoverfly.
Chalcosyrphus admirabilis is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota coquilletti is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota caeruleiventris is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota lapsa is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota atricoloris is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Xylota silvicola is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae distributed in Russia.
Neoascia amurensis is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Neoascia confusa is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Brachyopa violovitshi is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
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