Big-headed Lagoon Fly, Eristalinus megacephalus, found for the second time in Serbia, and new records of some rare Eristalini (Diptera: Syrphidae)

Authors

  • Mihailo Vujić Institute of Zoology, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology
  • Marko Šćiban

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13133/2284-4880/1678

Keywords:

Eristalinae, Eristalini, Mediterranean, pasture, Vojvodina

Abstract

The second record of Eristalinus megacephalus (Rossi, 1794) in Serbia is presented. One female specimen was found on 28 Aug 2024, near the village of Kovilj, located in Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, in northern part of the country. The habitat where the species was recorded is shortly described, and the presence of this rare and unusual member of Serbian fauna is discussed. Additionally, data for seven rare species of the tribe Eristalini from Serbia are also presented.

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The habitus of Eristalinus megacephalus (Rossi, 1794) of the here recorded Serbian ♀ specimen

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Published

2024-12-10

How to Cite

Vujić, M. and Šćiban, M. (2024) “Big-headed Lagoon Fly, Eristalinus megacephalus, found for the second time in Serbia, and new records of some rare Eristalini (Diptera: Syrphidae)”, Fragmenta entomologica, 56(2), pp. 257–260. doi: 10.13133/2284-4880/1678.

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Short Scientific Notes