Author: Raymond C. ShannonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Diptera
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Notes on Some Genera of Syrphidae with Descriptions of New Species
Author: Raymond C. ShannonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Diptera
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Generic Revision and Species Classification of the Microdontinae (Diptera, Syrphidae)
Author: Menno ReemerPublisher: PenSoft Publishers LTD
ISBN: 9546426806
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Hoverflies of the subfamily Microdontinae have a reputation for causing confusion. The adult flies differ so much from other hoverflies that according to some they should be placed in a family of their own. Their diversity in shape and size is astonishing: from large, furry-haired species and convincing wasp-mimics to tiny, unsightly creatures, easily mistaken for something uninteresting. This paper introduces a new generic classification of the Microdontinae. A key to all 43 genera, 7 subgenera and some species groups is presented. All 552 available species names are classified into (sub)genera and species groups. The resulting classification comprises 454 valid species and 98 synonyms, of which 17 valid names and three synonyms are left unplaced. A total number of 26 new species are described, 267 new combinations of species and genera are proposed. The paper concludes with a discussion on diagnostic characters of Microdontinae.
Technical Note
Author: Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington
Author: Entomological Society of WashingtonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Entomology
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
List of members in v. 1-3, 5, 14.
Entomological News and Proceedings of the Entomological Section of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
Author: Field Guide to the Flower Flies of Northeastern North America
Author: Jeffrey H. SkevingtonPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691189404
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
"Covers all 416 species of flower flies that occur north of Tennessee and east of the Dakotas, including the high Arctic and Greenland"--Page [4] of cover.
The Syrphidae of the Ethiopian Region
Author: Mario BezziEntomological News
Author: Pesticides Documentation Bulletin
Author: Field Guide to the Flower Flies of Northeastern North America
Author: Jeffrey H. SkevingtonPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691192510
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 515
Book Description
A groundbreaking guide to flower flies in North America This is the first comprehensive field guide to the flower flies (also known as hover flies) of northeastern North America. Flower flies are, along with bees, our most important pollinators. Found in a varied range of habitats, from backyard gardens to aquatic ecosystems, these flies are often overlooked because many of their species mimic bees or wasps. Despite this, many species are distinctive and even subtly differentiated species can be accurately identified. This handy and informative guide teaches you how. With more than 3,000 color photographs and 400 maps, this guide covers all 416 species of flower flies that occur north of Tennessee and east of the Dakotas, including the high Arctic and Greenland. Each species account provides information on size, identification, abundance, and flight time, along with notes on behavior, classification, hybridization, habitats, larvae, and more. Summarizing the current scientific understanding of our flower fly fauna, this is an indispensable resource for anyone, amateur naturalist or scientist, interested in discovering the beauty of these insects. · 3000+ color photos (field and museum shots) · Multiple images per species, with arrows highlighting key field marks · Grayscale images showing the actual size of the insect · Range maps for each species · Information on size, identification features, abundance, flight times, and more