Rat-tailed larvae of the syrphid species Palpada scutellaris (Fabricius, 1805) are
documented causing an enteric human myiasis in Costa Rica. This is the first time that the …

Syrphidae, more commonly known as flower flies, are considered one of the most important
Diptera families worldwide because of their critical role in pollination, biological control and …

Abstract In Colombia, like most Neotropical countries, faunistic studies on flower flies have
been occasional and most of them have been primarily focused on taxonomy. Colombia is …

This paper is an updated Catalogue of Syrphidae from Colombia, including 337 species
belonging to 3 subfamilies, 11 tribes, 57 genera and 16 subgenera. Each species is listed …

This book recounts the habits of many interesting and unusual exceptions to the rule that
insects are typically terrestrial forms of life. It examines the different ways that groups of …

Syrphidae is one of the most speciose families of true flies, with more than 6,100 described
species and worldwide distribution. They are important for humans acting as crucial …

Abstract Several species of Neotropical Microdontinae (Diptera: Syrphidae) are mimics of
stingless bees. Most of these species have previously been grouped in Ubristes Walker …

The fauna of Eristalinae (Diptera: Syrphidae) of Surinam is reviewed. Accounts are given for
81 species of Eristalinae. These include larval rearing records for species of Ceriogaster …

Identification keys are essential to properly recognize taxa, and a photographic key not only
addresses that issue but can also attract the interest of the general public if designed …

Syrphidae is one of the most speciose families of true flies, with more than 6,100 described
species and worldwide distribution. Tey are important for humans acting as crucial …