10 Questions
What are the two subfamilies to which the identified syrphid flies belong?
Eristalinae and Syrphinae
How many species were identified under the subfamily Eristalinae?
13
Which genus under the subfamily Eristalinae had 3 identified species?
Eristalinus
What is the name of the species recorded for the first time from Pakistan?
Ischiodon aegyptius
Where were the identified specimens placed?
In the insect museum of Department of Entomology, The University of Haripur
Which species of Eristalinus is present in Tehsil Khanpur and Tehsil Haripur but absent in Tehsil Ghazi?
Eristalinus (Lathyrophthalmus) aeneus (Scopoli, 1763)
Which species of Eupeodes (Metasyrphus) is present in all three Tehsils?
Eupeodes (Metasyrphus) bucculatus (Rondani, 1857)
How many species of Syritta are present in Tehsil Haripur?
4
Which family do the described species belong to?
Syrphidae
What is the range of length for adults of the family Syrphidae, mentioned in the text?
1/8 to 1 inch (4-25mm)
Explore the collection and identification of syrphid flies in the District Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, conducted during 2022-2023. The study resulted in the identification of around 120 specimens belonging to two subfamilies and 13 species under 7 genera.
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