Biology:Masarygus

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Short description: Genus of flies

Masarygus
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Masarygus

Bréthes, 1909
Type species
Masarygus palmipalpus
Bréthes, 1909[1]
Synonyms

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.

Species

  • M. palmipalpus Reemer, 2013[3]
  • M. planifrons Bréthes, 1909[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2748231 entry