[Syrphidae] Episyrphus balteatus in Europe 2001
Matthew Sullivan
m.sullivan@mmu.ac.uk
Fri, 15 Dec 2000 11:53:27 +0000
<html><head></head><body>Dear Friends,<br>
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For some time I have been interested in <u>Episyrphus balteatus </u>in Europe, in particular the extent to which there may exist some distinguishable sub-populations. <br>
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One of the factors influencing gene-flow within Europe might be migration,
and knowledge of the timing of first appearance of this species across Europe
might shed some light on migration patterns.<br>
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I would therefore like to recruit some assistance in a little data collection,
using the facility of this email distribution list. An e-experiment!<br>
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I wonder if colleagues in Europe could email me the date when they first see <u>Episyrphus balteatus </u>in flight for the year 2001?<br>
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The data should include at least the date and latitude and longitude of the
sighting. Additional data might include numbers, sexes, temperature and
any notes on behaviour or habitat.<br>
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I will collate the information and present it approximately monthly on the
'Register of Syrphid Biologists' web site. All contributors will be fully
acknowledged.<br>
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I am happy to receive suggestions from everyone about how to improve these data.<br>
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In the meantime,<br>
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Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year to you all!<br>
<br>
Matthew Sullivan<br>
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Dr Matthew S. Sullivan
Behavioural and Environmental Biology
Department of Biological Sciences
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Chester Street
Manchester M1 5GD, UK
Tel +44 (0)161 247 1164
Fax +44 (0)161 247 6325
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:M.Sullivan@mmu.ac.uk">M.Sullivan@mmu.ac.uk</a>
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