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3 unusual facts about Platycheirus


Platycheirus

Platycheirus europaeus Goeldlin, Maibach & Speight, 1990

Platycheirus occultus Goeldlin, Maibach & Speight, 1990

Pollinators in New Zealand

Native flies (Allograpta and Platycheirus) in alpine zones show preferences for flower species based on their colour in alpine zones; syrphid flies consistently choose yellow flowers over white regardless of species.



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