Platynochaetus is a genus of hoverflies.[1] A diagnostic feature of the genus is the peculiar shape of the male antennae.
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| Platynochaetus setosus male | |
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| Genus: | Platynochaetus Weidemann, 1830
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Species edit
- P. macquarti Loew, 1862
- P. rufus Macquart, 1835
- P. setosus (Fabricius, 1794)
References edit
External links edit
- Blog de Mario – Until every cage is empty ( http://mdm84.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/platynochaetus-setosus/ ) for excellent photos.
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