Hypocritanus
Miranda, 2020
Species Guides
2- Hypocritanus fascipennis(eastern band-winged hover fly)
- Hypocritanus lemur(Western Band-winged Hover Fly)
Hypocritanus is a of hoverflies ( Syrphidae) described by Miranda in 2020. The genus is found in the Neotropical region and contains at least two described : H. fascipennis and H. lemur. As a member of the tribe Syrphini, these flies are part of a diverse group of flower-visiting insects.
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Distribution
Neotropical region. GBIF records also indicate presence in Vermont, USA, though this may represent misidentifications or vagrant individuals given the 's established Neotropical range.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Miranda in 2020, making it a relatively recent addition to syrphid . The two included were previously classified elsewhere: Hypocritanus fascipennis was described by Wiedemann in 1830, and H. lemur by Osten Sacken in 1877.