Quantification of migrant hoverfly movements (Diptera: Syrphidae) on the West Coast of North America

The seasonal migration of huge numbers of hoverflies is frequently reported in Europe from mountain passes or spurs of land. The movement of such large numbers of beneficial insects is thought to provide significant ecosystem services in terms of pollination and pest control. Observations from the E...

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Main Authors: Myles H. M. Menz, Brian V. Brown, Karl R. Wotton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2019-04-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
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Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.190153