Larvae of many hoverfly species (Diptera: Syrphidae) are efficient aphid predators, while the
adults feed on pollen and nectar. Strawberry crops can be infested by several aphid species …

BACKGROUND Predatory syrphids are an important functional group due to their potential
for providing multiple ecosystem services. Adults feed on nectar and pollen, and can be …

Abstract Flower flies (Diptera: Syrphidae) are one of the most species‐rich dipteran families
and provide important ecosystem services such as pollination, biological control of pests …

Beneficial insects provide pollination and biological control in natural and man-made
settings. Those ecosystem services (ES) are especially important for high-value fruits and …

Simple Summary As a candidate for controlling aphid populations, Eupeodes corollae
Fabricius also performs a pollination function which is critical to agricultural systems. We …

This chapter considers ways in which phytophagy by parasitoids and predators may be
studied, particularly with respect to conservation biological control programmes that involve …

The role of dipteran predators in biological pest control programs is reviewed and
discussed. Diptera encompasses a large number of potentially efficient predators for …

Abstract Background Hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) including Eupeodes corollae are
important insects worldwide that provide dual ecosystem services including pest control and …

Hoverflies (Syrphidae) are essential pollinators, and their severe decline jeopardizes their
invaluable contribution to plant diversity and agricultural production. However, we know little …

Eupeodes corollae Fabricius, one of the most common predatory natural enemies of
agricultural ecosystems, plays an important role in aphid control, but its ability to prey on and …