| Chamaesphegina argentifacies | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Syrphidae |
| Subfamily: | Eristalinae |
| Tribe: | Brachyopini |
| Subtribe: | Spheginina |
| Genus: | Chamaesphegina |
| Species: | C. argentifacies |
| Binomial name | |
| Chamaesphegina argentifacies | |
Chamaesphegina argentifacies 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.
Syritta is a genus of hoverflies, family Syrphidae.
Eristalinae are one of the four subfamilies of the fly family Syrphidae, or hoverflies. A well-known species included in this subfamily is the dronefly, Eristalis tenax.
The Brachyopini is a tribe of hoverflies. Unlike many members of this family these flies are generally darker and less colourful though some genera contain species with an attractive metallic lustre e.g. Chrysogaster. Some like Brachyopa are associated with sap runs where their larvae feed on decaying sap. Others are found in boggy areas where their often semiaquatic larvae feed on decaying organic matter.
Chamaesphegina is a genus of South American hoverflies.
Chromocheilosia is a genus of South American hoverflies.
The Milesiini is a large and diverse tribe of hoverflies. They mimic wasps or hornets.
Syritta flaviventris is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Flukea vockerothi is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Hemixylota is a genus of hoverflies in the family Syrphidae.
Odyneromyia is a genus of hoverflies in the family Syrphidae.
Valdiviomyia is a genus of hoverflies from the family Syrphidae, in the order Diptera.
Valdiviomyia darwini is a species of Hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Valdiviomyia nigra is a species of Hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Valdiviomyia ruficauda is a species of Hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Valdiviomyia camrasi is a species of Hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
The Spheginina is a subtribe of hoverflies.
Chromocheilosia bicolor is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Chromocheilosia incerta is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
Chromocheilosia pubescens is a species of Hoverfly in the family Syrphidae.
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