Helophilus
Sign in to saveHelophilus are a diverse genus of moderate to large hoverflies, that appear somewhat bee-like. This genus comprises two subgenera: Helophilus and Pilinasica. Larvae filter-feed in organic rich water. All Helophilus adults have a distinctive lengthwise striped thorax and a transverse striped abdomen.
Species
kärrblomflugor
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassInsecta
- OrderDiptera
- FamilySyrphidae
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 420
- With media
- 12
- Family
- Syrphidae
- Collections
- UAM, CHAS
- Recorded in
- United States
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- Image
- Helophilus pendulus MHNT Fronton.jpg
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- taxon common name
- solfluer
- diel cycle
- diurnality
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- Description
- Ecology
- Lifecycle
- Distribution
- New Zealand
- Species
- References
Helophilus are a diverse genus of moderate to large hoverflies, that appear somewhat bee-like. This genus comprises two subgenera: Helophilus and Pilinasica. Larvae filter-feed in organic rich water. All Helophilus adults have a distinctive lengthwise striped thorax and a transverse striped abdomen.
==Description==
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