Masarygus | |
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Genus: | Masarygus Bréthes, 1909 |
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Masarygus palmipalpus Bréthes, 1909 [1] | |
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Masarygidae |
Masarygus is a genus of hoverflies native to Argentina, containing two species. It was first described as representing a new family related to Conopidae or possibly the Oestridae due to its much reduced mouthparts. [2] Larvae are found in ant nests.