AuthorDolezil, Z.
Year1972
TitleDevelopmental stages of the tribe Eristalini (Diptera, Syrphidae)
TypePaper
SourceActa entomologica bohemoslovaca Vol 69: 339-350.
IllustrationsLine drawings
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

Larvae and puparia of the Eristalini, the rat-tailed maggots.

Includes a key to 3rd instar larvae. This is based on Hartley’s 1961 key, but with further characters and including 3 additional species.

Examine Stereo Microscope ( Compound Microscope is also useful)

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentEristalinia tribe of hoverfliesAnimalia: Diptera: Syrphidae
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