Melanostoma fasciatum

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Melanostoma fasciatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae
Genus: Melanostoma
Species: M. fasciatum
Binomial name
Melanostoma fasciatum
(Macquart, 1850)

Melanostoma fasciatum is a species of hoverfly found in New Zealand, where it is common in agricultural fields and gardens.[1][2][3] Locally dense populations of this hoverfly species might effectively reduce pest infestation. Hence, they are perhaps an effective natural and non-toxic bioagent that may control and reduce aphid and small caterpillar populations.[2][3]

References

  1. "Hoverfly (Melanostoma fasciatum)" (web page). Project Noah. 7 November 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-09-01. Retrieved 2013-09-01. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Morris, Michael C.; Li, Frank Y. (2000). "Coriander(Coriandrum sativum)"companion plants" can attract hoverflies, and may reduce pest infestation in cabbages". New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science 28 (3): 213–217. doi:10.1080/01140671.2000.9514141. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Hickman, Janice M.; Lövei, Gábor L.; Wratten, Stephen D. (1995). "Pollen feeding by adults of the hoverflyMelanostoma fasciatum(Diptera: Syrphidae)" (Free PDF download). New Zealand Journal of Zoology 22 (4): 387– 392. doi:10.1080/03014223.1995.9518057. 


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