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Syrphidae
Microdon (Chymophila) fulgens Wiedemann
Nomenclature
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Genus: MicrodonSubgenus: Microdon (Chymophila)
Species:
Microdon (Chymophila) fulgens Wiedemann
SUMMARY
Chymophila is a Neotropical subgenus with vein R4+5 with an appendix extending posteriorly into cell R4+5; vein M1 strongly recurrent on anterior 1/3, usually with an appendix; postmetacoxal bridge complete; second abdominal segment with anterior margin rectangular; abdomen broadly triangular, broadest at base; face not carinate, evenly convex from eye to eye; and terga and sterna not overlapping; metatibia without long pile along dorsal edge, forming a distinct brush.