Palpada is a genus of 85 neotropical and nearctic flower flies or hoverflies[1][2][3][4] This genus is often colorful and bee-like. It is in the tribe Eristaliini containing dozens of genera [1] Common sister genera include Eristalis (99 species), Meromacrus (43 sp.), Eristalinus (100 sp.) and Helophilus (50 sp.). The genus palpada is distinguished by:
The larvae are aquatic and have a distinctive shape, usually being referred to as rat-tailed. The rat-tail is a breathng tube that allows the larvae to live in low oxygen water.
Palpada is a genus of 85 neotropical and nearctic flower flies or hoverflies This genus is often colorful and bee-like. It is in the tribe Eristaliini containing dozens of genera Common sister genera include Eristalis (99 species), Meromacrus (43 sp.), Eristalinus (100 sp.) and Helophilus (50 sp.). The genus palpada is distinguished by:
Eyes with uniform pile. Meron with fine pale hairs in front of or below spiracle. Hind femur with basal patch of dense black setulae. Cell r2+3 closed before wing margin. R4+5 moderately to strongly dipped into cell r4+5.The larvae are aquatic and have a distinctive shape, usually being referred to as rat-tailed. The rat-tail is a breathng tube that allows the larvae to live in low oxygen water.
Palpada es un género neotropical de 85 especies de moscas de las flores o moscas sírfidas.[1][2][3][4] Son de apariencia similar a Eristalis, pero más coloridos.
Las larvas acuáticas tienen piezas bucales adaptadas a la filtración de comida flotante. La mayoría se encuentran en los neotrópicos, también hay especies en la región neártica.
Palpada es un género neotropical de 85 especies de moscas de las flores o moscas sírfidas. Son de apariencia similar a Eristalis, pero más coloridos.
Las larvas acuáticas tienen piezas bucales adaptadas a la filtración de comida flotante. La mayoría se encuentran en los neotrópicos, también hay especies en la región neártica.
Palpada là một chi ruồi trong họ Syrphidae.[1]