Cheilosia

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Genus of insects

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::summary Genus of insects ::

| image = Cheilosia.albipila.male.jpg | image_caption = Cheilosia albipila male | display_parents = 3 | taxon = Cheilosia | authority = Meigen, 1822 | synonyms = *Chilosia Agassiz, 1846 | synonyms_ref =

Cheilosia is a genus of hoverfly. Most Cheilosia are black or largely un-coloured, lacking the bright colours and patterns of many hoverfly species. It is one of the most species diverse genera of hoverflies. The biology of many species is little understood, but where known, the larvae of Cheilosia species feed in the stems of plants or in fungi.

Systematics

Species include:

References

References

  1. (1822). "Systematische Beschreibung der bekannten europäische n zweiflugeligen Insekten". Dritter Theil. Schulz-Wundermann.
  2. (1983). "British Hoverflies: An Illustrated Identification Guide". British Entomological & Natural History Society.
  3. Barkalov, A.V. "Syrphidae collection of Siberian Zoological Museum". the Institute of Animal Systematics and Ecology, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
  4. (1780). "An exposition of English insects". Robson Co..

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