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To synthesize evidence on the ecological contributions of diptera to pollination services and biological control and identify existing knowledge gaps.

April 27, 2026Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata

Contributions of Dipterans to Pollination Services and Biological Control

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FOFredrick Ojija GBGiovanni Bacaro CMChristopher Mgimba

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This review uncovers how dipterans enhance pollination and pest regulation in ecosystems, highlighting important gaps.

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To synthesize evidence on the ecological contributions of diptera to pollination services and biological control and identify existing knowledge gaps.
Conducted a systematic search of peer-reviewed articles with 83 studies analyzed from 114 sources.
Reviewed evidence on the roles of diptera in pollination and biological control mechanisms.
Identified key dipteran families contributing to ecosystem services and noted geographical knowledge gaps.
Diptera contribute substantially to pollination, visiting approximately 72% of major crops worldwide.
Economically significant, with pollination services valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually.
Natural pest suppression by certain dipteran families is estimated at nearly US$100 billion annually.

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Ojija et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eefd82fede9185760d4276 https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.70114

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April 27, 2026Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata

Contributions of Dipterans to Pollination Services and Biological Control

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Authors

FOFredrick Ojija GBGiovanni Bacaro CMChristopher Mgimba

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Overview

This review uncovers how dipterans enhance pollination and pest regulation in ecosystems, highlighting important gaps.

Key Points

To synthesize evidence on the ecological contributions of diptera to pollination services and biological control and identify existing knowledge gaps.
Conducted a systematic search of peer-reviewed articles with 83 studies analyzed from 114 sources.
Reviewed evidence on the roles of diptera in pollination and biological control mechanisms.
Identified key dipteran families contributing to ecosystem services and noted geographical knowledge gaps.
Diptera contribute substantially to pollination, visiting approximately 72% of major crops worldwide.
Economically significant, with pollination services valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually.
Natural pest suppression by certain dipteran families is estimated at nearly US$100 billion annually.

Cite This Study

Ojija et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eefd82fede9185760d4276 https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.70114

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