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FAMILY SYRPHIDAE.

Augusto L Montoya¹

¹Instituto de Biología, Grupo de Entomología Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín Colombia;

|July 11, 2016

Summary

This updated catalog details 337 Syrphidae species in Colombia, expanding knowledge of these hoverflies. It provides comprehensive data for each species, including newly recorded genera.

Area of Science:

Entomology
Biodiversity Research

Background:

The Syrphidae (hoverflies) fauna of Colombia is incompletely cataloged.
Accurate species inventories are crucial for biodiversity assessment and conservation efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an updated and comprehensive catalog of Syrphidae species found in Colombia.
To document the taxonomic status, type locality, distribution, and bibliographic references for each species.

Main Methods:

Compilation of existing taxonomic literature and museum records.
Systematic listing of species according to current accepted taxonomy.
Inclusion of original references, type localities, and Colombian state/province distribution.

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The catalog includes 337 species across 3 subfamilies, 11 tribes, and 57 genera.

15 genera are reported from Colombia for the first time.

Detailed taxonomic and distributional data are provided for each species.

Conclusions:

This catalog significantly advances the understanding of Colombian Syrphidae diversity.
It serves as a foundational resource for future research and conservation of hoverflies in Colombia.