Landscape parameters explain the distribution and abundance of Episyrphus balteatus (Diptera: Syrphidae) [PDF]
European Journal of Entomology, 2005 We studied the importance of forest structure (shape, edge length and orientation) and the crop mosaic (percentage of crops in the total land cover, within 100 and 2000 m from the forests) to the dynamics of an aphidophagous hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus.
Anie Ouin, Sarthou Jean-Pierre
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Chromosome-level genome assembly of marmalade hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus (Diptera: Syrphidae) [PDF]
Scientific DataEpisyrphus balteatus can provide dual ecosystem services including pest control and pollination, which the larvae are excellent predators of aphid pest whereas adults are efficient pollinator.
Jichao Ji +14 more
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Expanding the fly eye gene regulatory network: From Drosophila to the hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus. [PDF]
PLoS GeneticsComparing organ-specific gene regulatory networks (GRNs) across large evolutionary distances remains a major challenge, particularly when the species under study differ in data resolution.
Tomás Navarro +9 more
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Managed pollination is a much better way of increasing productivity and essential oil content of dill seeds crop [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 Dill seeds (Anethum graveolens L.) is the most valuable medicinal seed spice crop of Apiaceae. It bears small yellow flowers in the form of umbels. Being a cross-pollinated crop, floral visitors play vital role in pollination and seed sets.
Narottam Kumar Meena +8 more
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Contactless Acoustic Trapping of Hoverflies for Behavioral Studies. [PDF]
Ann N Y Acad SciWe present a contactless tethering device based on acoustic levitation. Opposing ultrasonic transducers generate standing waves, creating stable pressure nodes that enable the sustained levitation of hoverflies (Episyrphus balteatus). We show that acoustic levitation does not appear to affect hoverfly behavior.
Gaillard T +3 more
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Plant-Pollinator Interactions in Grasslands Established on Arable Land. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe compared plant‐pollinator networks in newly established and old, permanent grasslands in a Central European agricultural landscape. Newly established grasslands showed higher pollinator visitation frequency and diversity per plant species, especially for solitary bees and syrphids, with a comparable network structure to old grasslands.
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European Journal of Entomology, 2000 Episyrphus balteatus only matures eggs after emergence. Ovaries develop in 4 stages. In the absence of oviposition sites, females refrain from ovipositing and their ovaries progressively fill the abdomen and then egg resorption occurs.
Etienne BRANQUART, Jean-Louis HEMPTINNE
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Comprehensive stage- and tissue-specific transcriptome of the global ecosystem service insect, marmalade hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus [PDF]
Scientific DataHoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) are globally beneficial insects that provide key ecological services, such as pollination and biological pest control.
He Yuan +4 more
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Autumnal migration patterns of hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae): interannual variability in timing and sex ratio [PDF]
PeerJ, 2022 Background The migration of hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) is a well-known phenomenon, with growing interest due to the ecosystem services provided by migrants.
Antonín Hlaváček +2 more
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European Journal of Entomology, 2014 Predator searching efficiency increases in response to a variety of environmental cues associated with its prey. The sugary excretion of aphids (honeydew) has been found to act as a prey-associated cue for many aphid natural enemies. In the present study,
Frédéric Francis +2 more
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