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Afrosyrphus

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Afrosyrphus

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Afrosyrphus is an African genus of hoverfly. They mimic stingless bees, having long, upward pointing antennae and hairy hind legs. Larvae feed on aphids. [1] [2]

Species

Currently, there are two described species.

Distribution

Zaire, Angola, Cameroon, Kenya, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda.[1] [2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Smith, Kenneth G.V.; Vockeroth, J.R. (1980). Crosskey, R.W. (ed.). Catalogue of the Diptera of the Afrotropical Region. London: British museum (Natural History). pp. 1–1436. ISBN 0565-00821-8.
  2. ^ a b Kirk-Spriggs, A.H.; Sinclair, B.J. (2021). Afrotropical Diptera. Volume 3. Brachycera–Cyclorrhapha, excluding Calyptratae. Pretoria: South African National Biodiversity Institute. ISBN 978-1-928224-13-6.
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Afrosyrphus: Brief Summary

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Afrosyrphus is an African genus of hoverfly. They mimic stingless bees, having long, upward pointing antennae and hairy hind legs. Larvae feed on aphids.

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