Syrphus turbidus Walker, 1871 [ SYRPHINAE: SYRPHINI]

Syrphus turbidus Walker, 1871: 274 . Type locality: Egypt (Cairo).

World distribution: PA: Egypt.

Egyptian localities: Lower Nile Valley & Delta: Cairo [Walker 1871].

Activity period in Egypt: Unknown.

Remarks: This record is based only on the original description in 1871, and no specimens have been checked thereafter. Peck (1988) listed it as a doubtful species.