Ocyptamus
Encyclopedia
Ocyptamus is a large and diverse genus
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...

 of over 300 species of hoverfly
Hoverfly
Hoverflies, sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae eat a wide range of foods...

 mostly found in the Neotropical region.

Species

  • Ocyptamus fuscipenis (Say
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    , 18323)

External links

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