''Criorhina '' is a
genus
Genus (; : genera ) is a taxonomic rank above species and below family (taxonomy), family as used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In bino ...
of
hoverflies
Hoverflies, also called flower flies or syrphids, make up the insect family (biology), family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen Hover (behaviour), hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed main ...
.
Medium to large sized species, black or greenish black, with or without light ground markings mimicking bumblebees. The head is much flattened and broader than the thorax. The antennae are situated upon a prominent conical frontal process, The face is moderately produced below the eyes, downward or forward, in profile. The eyes are bare. The abdomen is elliptical or very short oval. Larvae found in rot holes or decaying hardwoods
Gallery
Criorhina floccosa.jpg, '' Criorhina floccosa''
Criorhina berberina (fem).jpg, '' Criorhina berberina''
Criorhina ranunculi5.JPG, '' Criorhina ranunculi''
Criorhina pachymera, Forêt indivise de Stambruges (Beloeil; Saint-Ghislain), Hainaut, Belgique (28343250968).jpg, '' Criorhina pachymera''
Hallonblomfluga01370.jpg, '' Criorhina asilica'' (male)
Species
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q1764383
Hoverfly genera
Taxa named by Johann Wilhelm Meigen
Diptera of Europe
Diptera of Asia
Diptera of North America
Milesiini