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This study reveals hoverfly Episyphus balteatus migration patterns in China, showing northward spring-summer movement and autumn return. High genetic diversity highlights adaptability to climate change and supports ecosystem services.

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  • Ecology
  • Entomology
  • Conservation Biology

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  • Hoverflies (Syrphidae: Diptera) are vital for pollination and pest control.
  • Migratory behaviors of hoverflies are poorly understood, limiting conservation efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the migration patterns of Episyphus balteatus in northern China.
  • To understand the ecological implications of hoverfly migration for ecosystem services.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 16-year trapping data, trajectory analysis, and intrinsic markers (isotopes, genetics, pollen).
  • Conducted molecular gut content analysis to identify visited plant species.

Main Results:

  • Episyphus balteatus exhibits northward spring-summer migration and long-range autumn return migration.
  • High genetic diversity and mixing indicate strong adaptive capacity to environmental changes.
  • Pollen and gut analyses revealed visits to at least 1012 plant species across 39 orders.

Conclusions:

  • Delineated transregional movements and pollination networks of Episyphus balteatus.
  • Advanced understanding of hoverfly migration ecology and its role in ecosystem services.
  • Provided data to inform conservation strategies for hoverfly populations and their services.