Predation on black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) by the carnivorous plant <i>Pinguicula vulgaris</i> (Lentibulariaceae) in northern Sweden

Authors

  • Peter Adler
  • Björn Malmqvist

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33338/ef.84216

Abstract

Adult back flies represented nearly 85% of 915 arthropods captured by the carnivorous plant Pinguicula vulgaris L. along a stream in northern Sweden. Two species, Cnephia eremites Shewell and Cnephia pallipes (Fries), accounted for more than 97% of the total number of captured black flies. By virtue of their large populations, site fidelity at lake outfalls, and concentrated activity near the ground, these flies provide a predictable supply of prey that could affect the fitness of streamside carnivorous plants.

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Published

2004-06-01

How to Cite

Adler, P., & Malmqvist, B. (2004). Predation on black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) by the carnivorous plant <i>Pinguicula vulgaris</i> (Lentibulariaceae) in northern Sweden. Entomologica Fennica, 15(2), 124–128. https://doi.org/10.33338/ef.84216

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2004)

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Articles