Sericomyiini
| Sericomyiini | |
|---|---|
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| Arctophila superbiens | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Syrphidae |
| Subfamily: | Eristalinae |
| Tribe: | Sericomyiini |
| Genera | |
Sericomyiini is a tribe of hoverflies[2] consisting mainly of large bumblebee or wasp mimics. As with the eristalini the larvae have a telescopic breathing tube which allows them to breathe while submerged in boggy areas.
References
- ↑ Reemer, M.; Hippa, H. 2008. Review of the species of Pseudovolucella Shiraki. Tijdschrift voor Entomologie 151 : 77-93
- ↑ Stubbs, Alan E. and Falk, Steven J. (1983). British Hoverflies: An Illustrated Identification Guide. British Entomological & Natural History Society. ISBN 0-9502891-4-0.