Sphaerophoria rueppelli adults change their foraging behavior after mating but maintain the same preferences to flower traits
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DOI: 10.1007/s10526-019-09928-2
Abstract: Hoverflies can play an important role in aphid biological control. Adult hoverflies depend on pollen and nectar to survive. Therefore the placement of flower resources in agroecosystems is a common method to enhance the populations… read more here.
Keywords: flower traits; insects; sphaerophoria rueppelli; foraging behavior ... See more keywords
Evolution of Bird and Insect Flower Traits in Fritillaria L. (Liliaceae)
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.656783
Abstract: Pollinators are often perceived as a primary selective agent influencing flower traits such as colour, size, and nectar properties. The genus Fritillaria L. (Liliaceae), comprising approximately 150 species, is described as generally insect pollinated. However,… read more here.
Keywords: flower traits; flower; bird insect; fritillaria liliaceae ... See more keywords