Ceratophya
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Ceratophya
Wiedemann, 1824
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Ceratophya is a genus of hoverflies, with five known species. They are distinct from Microdon by the presence of an appendix on vein R4+5.[1] Many species have erroneously been placed in this genus. Some authors place Ceratophya as a subgenus of Microdon.
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Biology
Larvae feed as scavengers in the nests of ants.
Distribution
Distribution is Neotropical.
Species
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