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Hoverflies. The adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen (important pollinators). Many larvae eat aphids. Due to this coloring, they are often mistaken for wasps or bees, but are harmless.
54 species

Bacchini

13 photos

The tribe is characterised by the absence of hairs on the humeri, a black face and a black scutellum. [lang=fr]Cette tribu se caractérise par l'absence de poils sur les humérus, une face et une scutellum noirs.
Cheilosiini

20 photos
Chrysogastrini

5 photos
Eristalini

21 photos
Merodontini

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Paragini

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Pipizini

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Sericomyiini

2 photos
Syrphini

57 photos
Volucellini

20 photos

This tribe contains 4 genera, with a plumose arista and wings with the outer cross-vein re-entrant: Copestylum, Graptomyza, Ornidia and Volucella.
4 species [lang=fr]Cette tribu contient 4 genres, avec une artista plumeuse: Copestylum, Graptomyza, Ornidia et Volucella.
4 espèces
Xylotini

14 photos

Heterogeneous tribe. Some species are bumblebee or wasps mimics, others are elongate.
7 species [lang=fr] Tribu hétérogène. Certaines espèces ressemblent à des bourdons ou à des guêpes; d'autres sont allongées.
7 espèces

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