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Melanostoma dubium Zetterstedt, 1837
Nomenclature
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Family: Syrphidae (Hoverflies)Genus: Melanostoma
Species:
Melanostoma dubium Zetterstedt, 1837
SUMMARY
There is some debate whether Melanostoma dubium is a species or an altitudinal variant of M. mellinum (MacGowan et al. 1997).
It is characteristically an upland species found at 500-1000 m often around boggy ground near small streams. It has been recorded in South Uist, but under recording, especially in upland areas makes its status uncertain.