Shparyk V. "Species diversity, habitat distribution and anthophilic character of hoverflies (Diptera, Syrphidae) of Ukrainian Carpathians northeast macroslope."

Українська версія

Thesis for the degree of Candidate of Sciences (CSc)

State registration number

0413U001350

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Specialization

  • 03.00.16 - Екологія

24-01-2013

Specialized Academic Board

Д 76.051.05

Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University

Essay

The main object of the thesis was to explore the structural organization of Syrphidae groups within northeastern macroslope of Ukrainian Carpathians and the features of these groups formation by individual characteristics of each species. Detailed analysis of the trophic specialization of hoverflies imago revealed anthophilic complexes for 61 flowering plant species. Particularized statistical analysis of the Syrphidae attendance of flowering plants was performed. It was shown that certain plant species are pollinated by a very limited amount of hoverflies; therefore, reduction of the Syrphidae biodiversity might have a significant impact upon phytocenosises of these biotopes as well as on ecotones and the ecosystem in general.

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