First report of the Genus Mesembrius Rondani, 1857 (Diptera, Syrphidae) from Kerala

Authors

  • C. Athul Sankar
  • C. Bijoy
  • E. M. Shaji

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v49i2.1186

Abstract

Two hover-flies of the Genus Mesembrius Rondai, 1857; M. bengalensis (Wiedemann, 1819), and M. quadrivittatus (Wiedemann, 1819) are reported for the first time from Kerala along with their diagnosis and key.

Author Biographies

C. Athul Sankar

Shadpada Entomology Research Lab, Department of Zoology, Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda 680125, Affiliated with University of Calicut, Kerala, India

C. Bijoy

Shadpada Entomology Research Lab, Department of Zoology, Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda 680125, Affiliated with University of Calicut, Kerala, India

E. M. Shaji

Department of Zoology, K.K.T.M Govt. College, Pullut, Thrissur 680663, Affiliated with University of Calicut. Kerala, India

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Sankar, C. A., Bijoy, C., & Shaji, E. M. (2024). First report of the Genus Mesembrius Rondani, 1857 (Diptera, Syrphidae) from Kerala. ENTOMON, 49(2), 269–272. https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v49i2.1186

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 2 (2024)

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Short Communications

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