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This study investigates how the surrounding landscape influences the abundance of two syrphid species, Sphaerophoria scripta and Melanostoma mellinum, in Portuguese vineyards. It finds that the presence of seminatural habitats and diverse crops enhances syrphid populations, particularly at greater distances from vineyards, while artificial territories and monocultures negatively impact them. The research emphasizes the importance of landscape composition for promoting biodiversity and ecosystem services in
- Author
- Gonçalo Costa
- Language
- EN