Sericomyiini
Appearance
Sericomyiini | |
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Sericomyia superbiens | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
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.; Falk, Steven J. (1983). British Hoverflies: An Illustrated Identification Guide. British Entomological & Natural History Society. ISBN 0-9502891-4-0.
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