General objective: To determine the diversity and abundance of Syrphidae using morphological and genetic methods; Mapping the distribution of Syrphidae species within different habitats; Identify the flora species most visited by Syrphidae pollinators; To compare the effectiveness of morphological study and genetic methods in identifying Syrphidae species.
In collaboration with: Department of Biology and Biotechnologies “Charles Darwin” , Univ. Roma Sapienza