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First Confirmed Record of the Genus Merodon Meigen, 1803 (Diptera: Syrphidae) from the Oriental Region

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study presents the first confirmed record of Merodon Meigen, 1803 from India and the Oriental region, based on adult specimens of Merodon nigroalatus Vujić et al., 2023, collected from the Western Himalaya and Lower Gangetic Plains. The findings indicate a range extension of this genus, highlighting a previously undocumented distribution and a likely association with Hippeastrum spp. (Amaryllidaceae). A brief diagnosis, representative images of both sexes, including male genitalia, and a distribution map of the species in India are provided to facilitate its prompt identification and future records.

Source: Journal of the Entomological Research Society

DOI: 10.51963/jers.v27i3.2903

Authors: Bristi ROY, Atanu NASKAR NASKAR, Jayita SENGUPTA, Guru Pada MANDAL

Institution: Zoological Survey of India

Language: English

Topic: Diptera species taxonomy and behavior

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Houston Advanced Research Center, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

OpenAlex ID: W4416917462

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