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Pachygaster

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Pachygaster
Female Pachygaster atra
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Pachygaster

Meigen, 1803
Species

Several, see text

Synonyms

Pachygaster is a genus of flies in the family Stratiomyidae.[1][2]

Pachygaster differ from other Pachygastrinae morphologically in that their wings have separate R4 and R5 radial veins, their scutellum lacks a distinct posterior rim, and the hairs on the sides of their mesonotum are not flattened. [3]

Species

References

  1. ^ "Fauna Europaea". European Commission. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
  2. ^ Stubbs, A. & Drake, M. (2001). British Soldierflies and Their Allies: A Field Guide to the Larger British Brachycera. British Entomological & Natural History Society. pp. 512 pp. ISBN 1-899935-04-5.
  3. ^ James, Maurice T. (1981). Manual of Nearctic Diptera. p. 1:497–511.