Epistrophe
Epistrophe
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Family: Syrphidae
- Subfamily: Syrphinae
- Tribe: Syrphini
- Genus: Epistrophe
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epistrophe: /ɛˈpɪs.trə.fi/
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Summary
The genus Epistrophe includes multiple species within the family Syrphidae (hover flies). It is treated as including Epistrophella as a subgenus. Epistrophe is known for its species presence in the Syrphinae subfamily, specifically within the Syrphini tribe. The name derives from the Greek word meaning 'return.' There are six species within this genus identified in the referenced area.
Tags
- Epistrophe
- Syrphidae
- Diptera
- Insecta
- subgenus
- Epistrophella