Syrphus is a genus of hoverflies. [1] It can be distinguished from other genera of the tribe Syrphini because it is the only genus that has long hairs on the upper surface of the lower lobe of the …

Syrphus ribesii is a very common Holarctic species of hoverfly. Its larvae feed on aphids. In common with many other species of hoverfly, males have the eyes meeting on the top of the …

Jul 7, 2024 · Most Syrphus (not all; also some species in other genera) have dull mesonotum. Many Syrphinae have a shiny mesonotum, sometimes with two whitish stripes in front.

Characteristics, Scientific Name, Classification, Taxonomy, Territorial Claims, and pictures of the Flower-Fly-Syrphus-Ribesii (North America)

Sep 8, 2023 · Observations of Syrphus build up very quickly on iNat - they are common and usually cannot be identified to species. It is also a genus where it is helpful to ID males and …

Nov 23, 2023 · Contributed by Matthew Roth on 29 April, 2007 - 9:55pm Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset, Mike Quinn, v belov Last updated 23 November, 2023 - 10:25pm

Syrphus is a genus of hoverflies. It can be distinguished from other genera of the tribe Syrphini because it is the only genus that has long hairs on the upper surface of the lower lobe of the …

This species is almost identical to Syrphus vitripennis (Lesser Banded Hoverfly) except the female's hind femur (top part of leg) is yellow rather than black. Both sexes of S. ribesii have …

In reality, Syrphus are harmless hoverflies. They play a pivotal role in pollination and controlling aphid populations, effectively serving as natural pest control agents in gardens and farms.

Syrphus is a genus of hoverflies.It can be distinguished from other genera of the tribe Syrphini because it is the only genus that has long hairs on the upper surface of the lower lobe of the …