Ecology of Bombylius major species Systoechus solitus in Pattan region of District Baramulla, Kashmir

Abstract

The paper reviews briefly the presently available information on bee-flies and their role in the pollination of flowers. Field work concentrated on factors affecting frequencies of bee-flies. The results indicate that the significance of bee-flies in pollination is commonly undervalued. The activity of the bee-flies depends strongly on weather conditions. Low flight activity was recorded in shade and preferred open habitats. The highest appearance was found in the month of August.