A PRELIMINARY SURVEY OF THE HOVERFLIES INSECTS (SYRPHIDAE, DIPTERA) IN DEIR-EZZOR, EASTERN SYRIA FAUNISTICS STUDY

M Idraw

A PRELIMINARY SURVEY OF THE HOVERFLIES INSECTS (SYRPHIDAE, DIPTERA) IN DEIR-EZZOR, EASTERN SYRIA FAUNISTICS STUDY

2007

M Idraw

The hoverflies insect species are considered the most economic pollinators of various flowers, the adult visitors feed on nectar and pollen. Many of syrphid survivors are voracious aphid feeders in their larval instars and are considered greatest bio-control agent. They are beneficial insects when estimating the damage of pest control is consid-ered. In spite of their great economic importance, no progress has been estimated on taxonomy and biology of these insects in Syria. A surveillance studies of such flies were carried out in three loca-tions (Agroecosystems) in Deir-Ezzor, Eastern Syria during March-July 2006, based on number of captured adults. Yellow dish traps were used, and 12 spieces were identified and counted. This study will be an applicable addition to the availa-ble knowledge about the Syrian fauna.

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