Hover flies (diptera, syrphidae) are pollinators of species of the genus ferula l. 1753 in Uzbekistan
Keywords:
Ferula, Pollinators, Syrphidae, DipteraAbstract
Perennial grasses of the genus Ferula L. 1753 plays an important role in the ecosystems of Central Asia. They are among the most common and prominent plants in various ecosystems in this region. Since their main route of distribution is seeds, the production of seeds that depend on pollinators is crucial to maintaining biodiversity in the region. Our research focuses on studying the pollinators that help these plants reproduce. In this article, we aim to explore the relationship between Ferula plants and the species of hoverflies that act as their pollinators [1]. We conducted our research in Central and Southern Uzbekistan. We have captured 93 species of hoverflies belonging to 33 different genera that visit the flowers of six Ferula species using a standard entomological net. Our research shows that the species and abundance of these flies vary among different Ferula species. These differences are influenced by factors such as plant diversity, inflorescence shape, and height.
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