Taxonomic revision of the Afrotropical hover fly genus Macquart (Diptera, Syrphidae).

The representatives of the Afrotropical hover fly genus Macquart (Diptera) are revised. In total, ten species are recognized. (Bezzi) is herewith placed as junior synonym of Macquart, (Bezzi) is herewith placed as junior synonym of (Macquart) and (Bezzi) is herewith placed as junior synonym of (Gerstaecker). All species are redescribed and an identification key is provided. DNA barcoding analysis (7 species, 64 barcodes) showed that the technique can be used to unambiguously identify the species. The relationships among the different species are discussed based on morphological and DNA data.