Holoptic

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Holoptic eyes of a male syrphid (Eristalinus taeniops)
Holoptic eyes of a male syrphid (Eristalinus taeniops)

Holoptic refers to the way the eyes of a Diptera meet along the dorsal length of its head. Holoptic eyes are typical of several diptera males, in particular the Syrphidae (hoverflies).

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