Hoverflies of the Timon-David collection (Diptera, Syrphidae).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hoverflies are among the most important insect pollinators and there is documented evidence of a recent decline in their populations. To trace the past distributions of hoverfly species, verified records of historical collections are essential.

New information

Here, we provide data on 1071 specimens of hoverflies collected or received by Jean Timon-David and hosted at the Marseille Natural History Museum, France. Most of the specimens were collected by Timon-David himself and come from south-eastern France, mainly from the Departments of Bouches-du-Rhône, Var and Hautes-Alpes. Most of these specimens were checked for the accuracy of their identification according to the latest identification keys. This resulted in 85 additions to the known fauna of the French Depa

SUBMITTER: Neve G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10946086 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature