Wing venation of
Eristalis. Shows, especially, "spurious vein" (
s), marked with stippling. This is a characteristic of most
Syrphidae. (See also
Flower Flies of Kentucky.)
Other labeled veins and regions:
h = humeral vein (a branch of Sc extending into humeral angle of the wing--ref = Borror Field Guide Insects), C=costal region, Sc = subcostal vein
R1, R2+3, R4+5 = radial veins (2+3 and 4+5 fused)
M1+2 M3 = medial veins (1+2fused)
Cu1, Cu2 = cubital veins
A = anal vein
More details later, I hope.
(From Comstock,
Insect Life, fig. 556.)
Contributed by
Cotinis on 18 November, 2008 - 8:40am
Last updated 22 April, 2009 - 10:28am