A simple and efficient method of rearing aphidophagous hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae)

Authors

  • B. D. Fraser Research Station Canada Department of Agriculture Vancouver, B.C.

Keywords:

Diptera, Syrphidae

Abstract

Syrphid larvae and their aphid prey are reared together with minimal maintenance on caged broad bean plants. An essential feature of the cage for adults is a feeding platform raised well off the floor for the diet of cube sugar, water and freeze-dried pollen. Since mating occurs in flight, the cage must be higher than wide or deep.

References

Matkin, O.A. and P.A. Chandler. 1957. The U.C. system for producing healthy container-grown plants. K.F. Baker (ed.), California Agr. Expl. Sta. Manual 23. p. 73.

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Published

2019-08-28

Issue

Vol. 69 (1972): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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