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Exploring marking methods for the predatory hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Diptera: Syrphidae)

Insect Science, Volume 33, Issue 3, Page 1109-1122, June 2026.
As important pollinators and predators of aphids, hoverflies play an important role in ecosystems. This study focuses on identifying the best marking technique for the model species Sphaerophoria rueppellii that can be used to track hoverfly feeding and oviposition sites, evaluating three methods: rubidium (RbCl), fluorescein, and fluorescent dusts ...
Michele Violi, Elena Costi, Elena Monari, Daniele Sommaggio, Lara Maistrello   +4 more
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Cultivating biophilia: Domestic gardens foster positive emotions towards wildlife, with gardening influence shaped by species' ecological functions

People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1218-1232, May 2026.
Abstract Understanding how different types of nature interactions influence emotional responses to animal species is especially important in the context of the biodiversity crisis, as these emotions can shape conservation‐related attitudes and behaviours. Gardening is recognised as one such interaction, although its influence likely depends on the type
Quentin Dutertre, Mathieu Lachaise, Blanche Collard, Emmanuelle Baudry   +3 more
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Molecular analysis of the gut contents of Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as a method for detecting intra-guild predation by this species on aphidophagous predators other than coccinellids

European Journal of Entomology, 2013
Several studies have demonstrated that the invasive ladybird Harmonia axyridis is a strong intra-guild predator of native species of ladybird. Laboratory studies have shown that H.
Brecht INGELS, Alexandre AEBI, Louis HAUTIER, Thomas VAN LEEUWEN, Patrick DE CLERCQ   +4 more
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THE IMPACT OF FOOD RESOURCES ON FITNESS OF EPISYRPHUS BALTEATUS

International Journal of Advance in Scientific Research and Engineering, 2018
Syrphids effectiveness as predators of aphids depends on the supply and quality of pollen and nectar. Pollen is required for reproduction and nectar for survival. Most investigations have focused on the interaction between prey and the predator while overlooking the importance of food foraging and supply during the different physiological phases. It is
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Year‐round pollinator visitation of ornamental plants in Mediterranean urban parks

Insect Conservation and Diversity, Volume 19, Issue 3, Page 702-715, May 2026.
Pollinators visiting ornamental plants in urban parks remained diverse throughout the year. They were represented by wild bees (42%), honeybees (37%), flies (18%), butterflies (2%) and beetles (1%). Both native and non‐native plants attracted pollinators.
Alejandro Trillo, David Ragel‐Celdrán, Francisco P. Molina, Montserrat Vilà   +3 more
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Managed pollination is a much better way of increasing productivity and essential oil content of dill seeds crop

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, Ram Swaroop Meena, Ravindra Singh, Arvind Kumar Verma, Sharda Choudhary, Balraj Singh, Ram Dayal Meena, Ravi Y, Murlidhar Meena   +8 more
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Diversity of floral insect visitors of mango during blooming period at Pantnagar

The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2014
A total of 20 insect species were observed visiting on mango flowers belonging to eight species of the order Diptera, seven species of Hymenoptera, three species of Lepidoptera, one species of Hemiptera and one species of Coleoptera.
USHA USHA, POONAM SRIVASTAVA, VIMLA GOSWAMI   +2 more
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Coevolution and Functional Effects of Endosymbiotic Rickettsia in Leptocybe invasa Fisher & LaSalle (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) Across China

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2026.
Two distinct lineages of L. invasa and the dominant endosymbiont, Rickettsia, was identified, followed by an analysis of its infection density across various developmental stages and tissues of L. invasa. Furthermore, two distinct strains of the Rickettsia endosymbiont were detected, and the phylogenetic relationships between these strains and their L.
Xiu Xu, Leming Zhou, Jinting Xie, Junjue Li, Chunhui Guo, Zhende Yang   +5 more
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Feeding Behavior and Host Plant Preferences of Episyrphus balteatus‎ (DeGeer) ‎ and Ischiodon scutellaris ‎(Fabricius) ‎ in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

Kufa Journal for Agricultural Sciences
During the present study, 300 adults along with 30 larvae of Episyrphus balteatus and 212 adults along with 25 larvae of Ischiodon scutellaris were collected from 15 and 13 host plants, respectively from Bahawalpur, Southern Punjab, Pakistan. The adults
Roshan Ali Jamali, Samiullah Soomro, Awais Ahmed, Ghulam Jaffar Kanhar   +3 more
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L'impact du miellat de puceron au niveau des relations tritrophiques entre les plantes-hôtes, les insectes ravageurs et leurs ennemis naturels [PDF]

Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement, 2009
Aphid honeydew impact on the tritrophic relationships between host-plants, phytophagous insects and their natural enemies. Tritrophic relations between plants, phytophagous insects and beneficials are based on the presence of chemical cues in the ...
Leroy P., Capella Q., Haubruge E.
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