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View article: New hoverfly records (Diptera, Syrphidae) from Valladolid province, Spain
New hoverfly records (Diptera, Syrphidae) from Valladolid province, Spain Open
Nuevos registros de sírfidos (Diptera, Syrphidae) de la provincia de Valladolid, España
View article: Morphology of the immature stages of Cheilosia vernalis (Fallén, 1817) and an updated description of the larva of Cheilosia canicularis (Panzer, 1801) (Diptera: Syrphidae)
Morphology of the immature stages of Cheilosia vernalis (Fallén, 1817) and an updated description of the larva of Cheilosia canicularis (Panzer, 1801) (Diptera: Syrphidae) Open
Orengo-Green, José J., Ballester-Torres, Iván, Aguado-Aranda, Pablo, Marcos-García, María Ángeles, Carstensen, Leif Bloss, Ricarte, Antonio (2025): Morphology of the immature stages of Cheilosia vernalis (Fallén, 1817) and an updated descr…
View article: Detailed and Complete Descriptions of Immature Stages of Two Predatory Species of Eupeodes Osten Sacken, 1877 (Diptera: Syrphidae)
Detailed and Complete Descriptions of Immature Stages of Two Predatory Species of Eupeodes Osten Sacken, 1877 (Diptera: Syrphidae) Open
With over 40 species, Eupeodes Osten Sacken, 1877, is a common aphidophagous hoverfly genus (Diptera: Syrphidae: Syrphinae) with a worldwide distribution. The immature stages of Eupeodes are well known, since 23 species have been reared, b…
View article: Cytogenetic and Molecular Characterization of Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Diptera, Syrphidae)
Cytogenetic and Molecular Characterization of Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Diptera, Syrphidae) Open
Sphaerophoria rueppellii is a Palearctic hoverfly widely used as a native biocontrol agent against aphid pests in Mediterranean agroecosystems. In this study, we present a cytogenetic analysis and characterization of the mitochondrial geno…
View article: Description of the third stage larva and puparium of two hoverflies (Diptera, Syrphidae) that prey on aphids in Mediterranean crops
Description of the third stage larva and puparium of two hoverflies (Diptera, Syrphidae) that prey on aphids in Mediterranean crops Open
The genera Eupeodes Osten Sacken, 1877 and Paragus Latreille, 1804 (Syrphidae: Syrphinae) are two aphi- dophagous common hoverflies with worldwide distribution. However, the information regarding the morphology of the immature stages of bo…
View article: Evaluation of Selected Plant Essential Oils for Aphid Pest Control in Integrated Pest Management
Evaluation of Selected Plant Essential Oils for Aphid Pest Control in Integrated Pest Management Open
Aphids are major agricultural pests, feeding on plant sap and transmitting viruses to economically important crops. The use of synthetic pesticides is increasingly restricted due to stricter regulations aimed at protecting both human and e…
View article: Some hoverfly records (Diptera, Syrphidae) from the Natural Park of Sierra de Espadán, eastern Spain
Some hoverfly records (Diptera, Syrphidae) from the Natural Park of Sierra de Espadán, eastern Spain Open
Algunos registros de sírfidos (Diptera, Syrphidae) del Parque Natural de Sierra de Espadán, este de España
View article: Diversity and systematics of the Ibero-Balearic Eumerus (Diptera: Syrphidae): Providing tools for species identification
Diversity and systematics of the Ibero-Balearic Eumerus (Diptera: Syrphidae): Providing tools for species identification Open
The syrphid genus Eumerus Meigen, 1822 is one of the most speciose in the world. In the Ibero-Balearic area (including Andorra and the Spanish side of the Pyrenees), recent taxonomic studies have increased the knowledge of Eumerus in Europ…
View article: Revealing the larval anatomy of the hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Wiedemann, 1820) (Diptera, Syrphidae) using micro-computed tomography
Revealing the larval anatomy of the hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Wiedemann, 1820) (Diptera, Syrphidae) using micro-computed tomography Open
Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) is an X-ray-based technique that allows visualisation of the internal anatomy of insects in situ and does not require dissections. Traditionally, the study of insect anatomy has been mainly based on dis…
View article: Resolving the Taxonomy of Mountain Syrphidae (Diptera) in the Iberian Peninsula: The Species Group of Cheilosia melanura Becker, 1894
Resolving the Taxonomy of Mountain Syrphidae (Diptera) in the Iberian Peninsula: The Species Group of Cheilosia melanura Becker, 1894 Open
The largest genus of Palaearctic Syrphidae, Cheilosia Meigen, 1822 (Syrphidae: Rhingiini), is currently under revision in the Ibero-Balearic region (Iberian Peninsula + Balearic Islands). Prior to this study, various species groups with pu…
View article: Revealing the larval anatomy of the hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Wiedemann, 1820) (Diptera, Syrphidae) using micro-computed tomography
Revealing the larval anatomy of the hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Wiedemann, 1820) (Diptera, Syrphidae) using micro-computed tomography Open
Traditionally, the study of anatomy in insects has been based on dissection techniques. Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) is an X-ray-based technique that allows visualization of the internal anatomy of insects in situ and does not requ…
View article: Morphology of the immature stages of the hoverfly Paragus (Paragus) hyalopteri Marcos-García & Rojo, 1994 (Diptera, Syrphidae), predator of the mealy plum aphid Hyalopterus pruni (Hemiptera, Aphididae)
Morphology of the immature stages of the hoverfly Paragus (Paragus) hyalopteri Marcos-García & Rojo, 1994 (Diptera, Syrphidae), predator of the mealy plum aphid Hyalopterus pruni (Hemiptera, Aphididae) Open
The genus Paragus Latreille, 1804 with over 100 species of hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) is widely distributed except for Antarctica. The larval biology of these hoverflies is well known since they develop in aphid colonies, which are of…
View article: Unveiling the Mainland vs. Insular Variability of the Eumerus barbarus Species Group (Diptera: Syrphidae) in the Western Mediterranean Basin
Unveiling the Mainland vs. Insular Variability of the Eumerus barbarus Species Group (Diptera: Syrphidae) in the Western Mediterranean Basin Open
Comprising nearly 300 described species, Eumerus Meigen, 1822, is one of the most speciose syrphid genera worldwide, and its taxonomic diversity is remarkable in the Mediterranean basin. The Eumerus barbarus (Coquebert, 1804) group consist…
View article: Primer registro del parasitoide Ethelurgus vulnerator (Gravenhorst, 1829) (Ichneumonidae, Phygadeuontinae) en España
Primer registro del parasitoide Ethelurgus vulnerator (Gravenhorst, 1829) (Ichneumonidae, Phygadeuontinae) en España Open
First record of the parasitoid Ethelurgus vulnerator (Gravenhorst, 1829) (Ichneumonidae, Phygadeuontinae) from Spain
View article: First Morpho-Functional Assessment of Immature Stages of Pelecocera Species (Diptera: Syrphidae) Feeding on False Truffles
First Morpho-Functional Assessment of Immature Stages of Pelecocera Species (Diptera: Syrphidae) Feeding on False Truffles Open
With 14 species, Pelecocera Meigen, 1822 is a scarce and small genus of hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae: Rhingiini) from the Holarctic Region. Apart from the finding of larvae of Pelecocera (Chamaesyrphus) japonica (Shiraki, 1956) in fungi …
View article: First records of Eumerus colladoi Ricarte & Aguado-Aranda in Aguado-Aranda et al., 2022 from France (Diptera, Syrphidae)
First records of Eumerus colladoi Ricarte & Aguado-Aranda in Aguado-Aranda et al., 2022 from France (Diptera, Syrphidae) Open
Eumerus colladoi Ricarte & Aguado-Aranda is reported from France for the first time. New data on its biology and habitat preferences are provided. The known distribution of the species in France is mapped.
View article: On the immature stages of some Merodontini hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) from Europe and Africa
On the immature stages of some Merodontini hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) from Europe and Africa Open
The genera Eumerus and Merodon (Syrphidae: Merodontini) form together the most speciose grouping of hoverflies in the Palaearctic Region. However, little is known about the morphology and biology of their larvae. The few larvae of Eumerus …
View article: Essential Oils from Selected Mediterranean Aromatic Plants—Characterization and Biological Activity as Aphid Biopesticides
Essential Oils from Selected Mediterranean Aromatic Plants—Characterization and Biological Activity as Aphid Biopesticides Open
The need for alternatives to synthetic pesticides is a priority today, especially when these pesticides are directed against aphids, one of the more challenging pests facing modern agriculture. Essential oils may be one of these alternativ…
View article: Are Appearances Deceiving? Morpho-Genetic Complexity of the Eumerus tricolor Group (Diptera: Syrphidae) in Europe, with a Focus on the Iberian Peninsula
Are Appearances Deceiving? Morpho-Genetic Complexity of the Eumerus tricolor Group (Diptera: Syrphidae) in Europe, with a Focus on the Iberian Peninsula Open
Eumerus Meigen, 1822 is one of the largest Syrphidae genera in the Palaearctic Region, with the highest levels of taxonomic diversity found in the Eumerus tricolor species group. Despite its high diversity, the interspecific levels of morp…
View article: High Phenotypic Diversity Does Not Always Hide Taxonomic Diversity: A Study Case with Cheilosia soror (Zetterstedt, 1843) (Diptera: Syrphidae) in the Iberian Peninsula
High Phenotypic Diversity Does Not Always Hide Taxonomic Diversity: A Study Case with Cheilosia soror (Zetterstedt, 1843) (Diptera: Syrphidae) in the Iberian Peninsula Open
Comprising nearly 500 species worldwide, Cheilosia Meigen is the largest genus of Syrphidae in the Palaearctic region. Within Cheilosia, phenotypic diversity has been assessed in different species groups, including the group of Cheilosia l…
View article: Combined stereomicroscope and SEM disentangle the fine morphology of the undescribed larva and puparium of the hoverfly Milesia crabroniformis (Fabricius, 1775) (Diptera: Syrphidae)
Combined stereomicroscope and SEM disentangle the fine morphology of the undescribed larva and puparium of the hoverfly Milesia crabroniformis (Fabricius, 1775) (Diptera: Syrphidae) Open
With over 80 species, Milesia Latreille, 1804 is a hoverfly genus (Diptera: Syrphidae) found in all continents except for Australia and the Antarctica. However, little is known about its life cycle and biology. The three Milesia species fo…
View article: Present and future of the knowledge about the genus Eumerus Meigen, 1822 (Diptera: Syrphidae) in the Iberian Peninsula
Present and future of the knowledge about the genus Eumerus Meigen, 1822 (Diptera: Syrphidae) in the Iberian Peninsula Open
The genus Eumerus Meigen, 1822 (Diptera: Syrphidae) is one of the most diverse hoverfly genera in the west Palaearctic Region with 140 confirmed species and 80 occurring in the European continent. It is also highly diverse in the Iberian P…
View article: Assessing the Diversity and Systematics of Brachyopini Hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) in the Iberian Peninsula, Including the Descriptions of Two New Species
Assessing the Diversity and Systematics of Brachyopini Hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) in the Iberian Peninsula, Including the Descriptions of Two New Species Open
Five genera of Brachyopini, Chrysogaster Meigen, 1800, Melanogaster Rondani, 1857, Lejogaster Rondani, 1857, Orthonevra Macquart, 1829 and Riponnensia Maibach et al. 1994a are here revised from the Iberian region. Two new species, Melanoga…
View article: Effect of Abiotic Climatic Factors on the Gonadal Maturation of the Biocontrol Agent Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae)
Effect of Abiotic Climatic Factors on the Gonadal Maturation of the Biocontrol Agent Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae) Open
The hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii is currently one of the most effective predators commercially available for aphid pest control. However, knowledge of the reproductive system of males and females of this syrphid is limited. The presen…
View article: A great little ally: revealing the morphology of the immature stages of the aphid pest predator <i>Sphaerophoria rueppellii</i> (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae)
A great little ally: revealing the morphology of the immature stages of the aphid pest predator <i>Sphaerophoria rueppellii</i> (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae) Open
Morphology, at both adult and larval stages is crucial for the correct identification of an insect and a better understanding of its biology and behaviour. The lack of morpho-functional information in insects is much more general in the im…
View article: An overlooked case for a century: taxonomy and systematics of a new Iberian species of Eumerus Meigen, 1822 (Diptera, Syrphidae)
An overlooked case for a century: taxonomy and systematics of a new Iberian species of Eumerus Meigen, 1822 (Diptera, Syrphidae) Open
The hoverfly genus Eumerus Meigen, 1822 (Eristalinae: Merodontini) comprises 250+ described species, of which 36 are reported from the Iberian Peninsula. The high species diversity linked to the low degree of morphological differentiation …
View article: Biodiversidad de sírfidos (Diptera, Syrphidae) y su relación con las plantas del campus de la Universidad de Alicante (España)
Biodiversidad de sírfidos (Diptera, Syrphidae) y su relación con las plantas del campus de la Universidad de Alicante (España) Open
Aproximadamente, el 35% de las especies de sírfidos (Diptera, Syrphidae) que se conocen presentan larvas de hábitos depredadores, desempeñando en la naturaleza una importante función como controladores de plagas. Por otro lado, los adultos…
View article: An overlooked case for a century: taxonomy and systematics of a new Iberian species of Eumerus Meigen, 1822 (Diptera, Syrphidae)
An overlooked case for a century: taxonomy and systematics of a new Iberian species of Eumerus Meigen, 1822 (Diptera, Syrphidae) Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Aguado-Aranda, Pablo, Ricarte, Antonio, Nedeljković, Zorica, Marcos-García, M. Ángeles (2022): An overlooked case for a century: taxonomy and sys…
View article: An exploratory survey and assessment of the hoverfly diversity (Diptera: Syrphidae) from the Pyrenees of Girona, Spain
An exploratory survey and assessment of the hoverfly diversity (Diptera: Syrphidae) from the Pyrenees of Girona, Spain Open
Syrphidae are pollinators, pest predators and decomposers in European ecosystems. Camprodon (Girona province, Spain) is a valley with rich vegetation and high habitat diversity in the eastern Pyrenees. However, hoverfly biodiversity in thi…
View article: An Updated Overview of the Genus &lt;em&gt;Eumerus &lt;/em&gt;Meigen, 1822 (Diptera: Syrphidae) in the Iberian Peninsula
An Updated Overview of the Genus <em>Eumerus </em>Meigen, 1822 (Diptera: Syrphidae) in the Iberian Peninsula Open
The genus Eumerus Meigen, 1822 (Eristalinae: Merodontini) is one of the most diverse hoverfly genera in the west Palaeartic Region with 89 confirmed species and 77 occurring in the European continent. It is also highly diverse in the Iberi…