Platynochaetus
| Platynochaetus | |
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| Platynochaetus setosus male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Syrphidae |
| Subfamily: | Eristalinae |
| Tribe: | Eumerini |
| Genus: | Platynochaetus Weidemann, 1830 |
Platynochaetus is a genus of hoverflies.[1] A diagnostic feature of the genus is the peculiar shape of the male antennae.
Species
- Platynochaetus macquarti Loew, 1862
- Platynochaetus rufus Macquart, 1835
- Platynochaetus setosus (Fabricius, 1794)
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References
External links
- Blog de Mario – Until every cage is empty ( http://mdm84.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/platynochaetus-setosus/ ) for excellent photos.
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