Archimicrodon


Archimicrodon is a genus of hoverflies. Many of the species in this genus were moved from Microdon by Reemer & Ståhls. Previously, it had been described as having three known species.

Biology

e are found in ant nests.

Distribution

All currently known species are found in the Old World tropics.

Species

The species are divided into two subgenera: Archimicrodon Frank [Montgomery Hull|Hull], 1945 and Hovamicrodon Keiser, 1971.

Subgenus ''Archimicrodon''

Subgenus ''Hovamicrodon''