Publications by authors named "Cameron J Spurr"
Article Synopsis
- Australian horticulture is heavily dependent on honey bees for crop pollination, which poses a risk due to reliance on a single species.
- Researchers reviewed various fly species that could serve as alternative or supplemental pollinators for crops, identifying specific families such as Calliphoridae, Rhiniidae, and Syrphidae with frequent flower visitation.
- The study highlights 20 fly species with high potential as managed pollinators, emphasizing the need for further research to assess their pollination abilities and develop them as effective services in Australia and potentially other regions.
