Melanostoma fasciatum
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| Melanostoma fasciatum (Macquart, 1850)
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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
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"Hoverfly (Melanostoma fasciatum)" (web page). Project Noah. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check|archiveurl=value (help) - ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b 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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