Platynochaetus Explained

Platynochaetus is a genus of hoverflies.^[1] A diagnostic feature of the genus is the peculiar shape of the male antennae.

Species

• P. macquarti Loew, 1862
• P. rufus Macquart, 1835
• P. setosus (Fabricius, 1794)

External links

• Blog de Mario – Until every cage is empty (http://mdm84.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/platynochaetus-setosus/) for excellent photos.

Notes and References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20060108074626/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=65949 Fauna Europaea