Pseudomicrodon


Pseudomicrodon is a genus of hoverflies, with 14 known species. All are species with petiolate abdomens.

Biology

Larvae are found in ant nests.

Distribution

They are native to the New World tropics.

Species

Species in Pseudomicrodon include:
  • Pseudomicrodon auricinctus
  • Pseudomicrodon batesi
  • Pseudomicrodon bellulus
  • Pseudomicrodon biluminiferus
  • Pseudomicrodon chrysostypus
  • Pseudomicrodon claripennis
  • Pseudomicrodon conops
  • Pseudomicrodon corona
  • Pseudomicrodon nigrispinosus
  • Pseudomicrodon pilosops
  • Pseudomicrodon polistoides Reemer, 2013
  • Pseudomicrodon rheochryssus
  • Pseudomicrodon seabrai Papavero, 1962
  • Pseudomicrodon smiti Reemer, 2013
The following are synonyms of other species:
  • Pseudomicrodon beebei : synonym of ''Pseudomicrodon batesi''