Epistrophe

Epistrophe

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epistrophe: /ɛˈpɪs.trə.fi/

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Images

Epistrophe longulus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Epistrophe longulus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Epistrophe carmichaeli by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Epistrophe carmichaeli by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Epistrophe carmichaeli by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Epistrophe carmichaeli by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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