Publications by authors named "Umberto Maritano"
Article Synopsis
- The study addresses the incomplete knowledge of saproxylic hoverflies in the Piedmont region, highlighting historical specimens with vague locality information.
- Recent findings include the rediscovery of rare species, such as a hoverfly last recorded in Italy in the 19th century, and new sightings of the "Chimera fly" and other endangered species.
- Comprehensive data on these observations contribute to understanding the distribution and conservation status of saproxylic hoverflies in the area.
Merlino Wood is a typical oak-hornbeam forest in the Po Plain hydrographic region. It is one of the few remaining lowland forests in Northern Italy and is a Regional Natural Reserve and a Site of Community Interest (code IT1160010). This is the first survey on hoverflies in the study area and they act as bioindicators to assess habitat conservation.
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