Brachypalpus is a genus of hoverflies, from the family Syrphidae, in the order Diptera.

The hind femur is swollen and with an obtuse spur apically and ventrally.

The hind trochanters of male is spurred.

The larvae are of the rat-tailed type feeding on decaying sap under tree bark.

Larvae live in decaying trees and logs.