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Genus: | Rhopalosyrphus Giglio-Tos, 1891
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Holmbergia guentherii Lynch Arribálzaga, 1891
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Rhopalosyrphus is a genus of hoverflies, with nine known species.[1] The adults flies mimic wasps, such as Zethus.[2][3] The larvae are predators of ant brood. They are native to from southern United States to northern Argentina.[3]