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Rearing and Long-Term Maintenance of Eristalis tenax Hoverflies for Research Studies

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Pollination by hoverflies in the Anthropocene.

Toby Doyle¹, Will L S Hawkes¹, Richard Massy¹

¹Centre for Ecology and Conservation, University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus, Penryn, UK.

Proceedings. Biological Sciences

|May 21, 2020

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Hoverflies are crucial pollinators for global food crops and wildflowers, offering unique ecosystem services beyond bees. Further research into these abundant, non-declining insects is vital for sustainable agriculture.

Keywords:

Syrphidae agriculture hoverfly insect declines migration pollination

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Entomology
Conservation Biology

Background:

Insect pollinators are essential for ecosystem function and food security, but research often overlooks diverse groups beyond bees.
Hoverflies are significant 'non-bee pollinators,' visiting over 70% of global food crops and wildflowers, contributing billions annually.
Hoverflies provide additional ecosystem services, including pest control and organic matter recycling, not typically seen in bees.

Purpose of the Study:

To contrast the pollination roles of hoverflies and bees.
To highlight the need for research and monitoring of diverse pollinator responses to anthropogenic changes.
To examine the potential of migratory hoverfly populations in sustainable agriculture.

Main Methods:

Literature review contrasting hoverfly and bee pollination roles.
Estimation of economic value of hoverfly pollination services.
Discussion of anthropogenic threats and conservation strategies for hoverflies.

Main Results:

Hoverflies visit at least 72% of global food crops and over 70% of animal-pollinated wildflowers.
Hoverfly pollination services are estimated to be worth approximately US$300 billion annually.
Migratory hoverfly species are abundant and do not yet show significant declines, unlike some other pollinators.

Conclusions:

Hoverflies are vital pollinators with unique ecosystem functions, necessitating focused research and conservation efforts.
Understanding hoverfly ecology, especially migratory populations, is crucial for developing sustainable agricultural practices.
Differentiated research on pollinator groups, beyond a bee-centric approach, is essential for effective conservation and food security.