Predatory syrphids

About the activity

Syrphids are a family of dipterans very present in our crops. Adults often look similar to bees and wasps and feed on nectar and pollen. In contrast, the larvae of many species are large predators of aphids and other soft-bodied insects. In this session, we will review the role that syrphids can play in our agricultural ecosystems. Summary text of the briefing session summary of the briefing session.

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Speakers

Judit Arnó

Judit Arnó holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering (1984) and is an Agricultural Engineer (1990) from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, and holds a PhD in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Lleida (1997). He has been working at IRTA as an entomologist since 1991, currently in the Sustainable Plant Protection Program.

Its activity has focused on the development and implementation of Integrated Pest Control Programs based on the use of biological control in orchard, greenhouse and open air crops, as well as in fruit trees. He has worked in the study of parasitoids and predators in Mediterranean agricultural ecosystems and in the development of strategies to promote their conservation and improve the biological control of pests. Throughout his career he has studied the possibilities of using biological control for the management of various invasive pests.

She has published more than 100 scientific and technical articles, 31 of which are included in the Science Citation Index. He has participated in numerous scientific conferences, technical conferences and transfer conferences. He collaborates in two university master's degrees and has directed 3 doctoral theses.

Schedule

5 pm Welcome and presentation of the session Mrs. Judit Arnó, researcher in the Plant Protection Program Sustainable, IRTA.

5.10 pm Sírfids: ecology and functions in agricultural systems Ms. Neus Rodríguez-Gasol, Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, Sweden.

5.50 pm Open round of questions

6.30 pm Closing