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Migrating hoverflies are providing essential pollination and pest control in the UK

Winner. Hoverflies by Mark Strutton. 3 July 2016

Winner. Hoverflies by Mark Strutton. 3 July 2016

These insects are thought to transport billions of pollen grains between Britain and Europe each year and contribute to successful ecosystem function.

Click here to read the rest of the article.: Migrating hoverflies are providing essential pollination and pest control in the UK – Discover Wildlife

This entry was posted in Other News on 21/07/2019 by admin.

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