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Insecta

Prey of some Robber Flies (Diptera: Asilidae) in Turkey

Pages 87-94 | Published online: 28 Feb 2013
 

Abstract

In this study the prey of robber flies is identified in Turkey for the first time. The prey of 16 species of Asilidae, belonging to different orders, was identified. The prey consisted mainly of Hymenoptera (57.4%), especially Apis mellifera (Apidae; 33.8%), followed by Diptera (19.1%), Coleoptera (10.3%), Hemiptera (7.3%), Homoptera (4.4%) and Lepidoptera (1.5%).

Kurzfassung

In dieser Untersuchung werden erstmals die Beutetiere der Raubfliegen (Asilidae) in der Türkei festgestellt. Die Beutetiere von 16 Raubfliegenarten wurden bestimmt. Die Beute bestand hauptsächlich aus Hymenopteren (57,4%), besonders aus Honigbienen Apis mellifera (Apidae; 33,8%), gefolgt von Diptera (19,1%), Coleoptera (10,3%), Hemiptera (7,3%), Homoptera (4,4%) und Lepidoptera (1,5%).

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