| Toxomerus | |
|---|---|
| Toxomerus marginatus female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Syrphidae |
| Subfamily: | Syrphinae |
| Tribe: | Toxomerini |
| Genus: |
Toxomerus Macquart, 1855 |
| Type species | |
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Toxomerus notatus Macquart, 1855 |
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Toxomerus is a very large genus of hoverflies. They are found in many parts of North and South America. Most larvae are believed to feed on pollen. Adults feed on a wide range of flowers.