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Tableware - 10% until 8/28/22 in our webshop, we would be happy if you would like to support us: https://www.nordischer-shop.at/katego... Hoverflies Often underestimated in their outstanding ecological importance. Without a recovering hoverfly population, serious consequences for our nature and environment will inevitably occur, or are already on the way. Ultimately, these negative consequences primarily affect us humans, even if we rarely see this in direct connection. In our gardens, hoverflies need a richly laid table full of nectar and pollen. In addition, diverse habitats are needed so that the larvae (some feed on lice) can develop in our gardens! All flowers with easily accessible nectar and/or pollen are valued, here are some examples: tansy, mountain garlic, candelabra speedwell, willowherb, wild carrot, angelica, goat's beard, mints, mountain aster, masterwort, meadow and wood knapweed, scabious 1.) Efficient pollinators Hoverflies are particularly important pollinators, around 70% of animal-pollinated flowering plants are also visited by hoverflies and of course pollinated in the process. Especially at high altitudes, such as in the Alps or in northern Europe, they take on the role of bees and bumblebees. 2.) Genetic exchange Hoverflies ensure an enormous genetic exchange through their mass migrations in the autumn from south to north (several hundred - 100 km) by taking pollen with them, thus ensuring long-term genetic renewal of the genome 3.) Lice eaters Around 1/4 of hoverfly larvae eat a large number of lice in a particularly short space of time 4.) Help with the breakdown and conversion of bacteria, organic and dead matter Many larvae live in heavily contaminated liquids such as liquid manure and also in animal droppings. In the mulch of trees or in moist soil they decompose these substances and make them available to other living creatures 5.) Waste disposal and cleanliness Some larvae live hidden in ant, hornet and wasp nests and live there off their waste, dead animals and sometimes their larvae too. Helpful and interesting links about hoverflies: https://naturschutzbund.at/files/proj... https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insekte... https://www.deutschlands-natur.de/the... Enjoy watching and thank you for always being there Markus and Cosima's video contains advertising and product placements. The links are so-called affiliate links. If you buy something through them, we get a small part as commission. Of course, without you paying more for it.