Attractiveness of wildflower mixtures for wild bees and hoverflies depends on some key plant species
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DOI: 10.1111/icad.12264
Abstract: Agricultural intensification is considered to be a major driver of terrestrial biodiversity decline. Resulting loss, isolation and degradation of flower‐rich habitats are threatening pollinators. Agri‐environmental schemes (AES) aim to counteract these negative effects, including measures… read more here.
Keywords: bees hoverflies; seed; wild bees; plant ... See more keywords
The Roles of Bees and Hoverflies in the Pollination of Jacquemontia evolvuloides (Moric.) Meisn. (Convolvulaceae) in a Semiarid Region
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DOI: 10.13102/sociobiology.v65i2.2076
Abstract: Jacquemontia species are often found in disturbed areas, and their flowers are ephemeral and very attractive to insects. We investigated the interaction between the flowers of Jacquemontia evolvuloides and its visitors, with emphasis on potential… read more here.
Keywords: bees hoverflies; insects; pollination; jacquemontia evolvuloides ... See more keywords