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September 30, 2025InsectsOpen Access

Déjà Vu in Merodon Taxonomy (Diptera: Syrphidae): Unveiling Hidden Species Inside Merodon caudatus and M. ottomanus Taxa

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AVAnte VujićLLLaura LikovNTNataša Kočiš Tubić

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Research identifies five new species within Merodon hoverflies, suggesting a need for revised taxonomy.

Key Points

  • Five new species were identified in the Merodon caudatus and M. ottomanus groups, expanding known biodiversity.
  • Genetic analysis using mitochondrial COI sequences confirmed distinct species, enhancing species identification.
  • An integrative taxonomic approach, including wing shape variations, supported the recognition of new species.
  • Detailed taxonomic keys and distribution maps were created to aid future research in Merodon hoverfly identification.

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Vujić et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dc26218a7d58c25ebb2eefhttps://doi.org/10.3390/insects16101009
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