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Paulson, G.S. (2008). Microdon spp. (Diptera: Syrphidae). In: Capinera, J.L. (eds) Encyclopedia of Entomology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6359-6_4597
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