The present study concerned flies from the Syrphidae family collected in both natural and agricultural ecosystems in Burundi. This study is the first study of its kind in Burundi and aims to analyze the contribution of Syrphids in the pollination of flowering plants.

This research was carried out by:

SINZINKAYO Eugene.

Under the supervision of:

- Mr. Benoît NZIGIDAHERA, Biodiversity Research Manager at the National Institute for Environment and Nature Conservation (INECN)

- Dr. Régine Pacis NASASAGARE, Professor at the Ecole Normale Supérieure du Burundi, Department of Natural Sciences, Biology-Chemistry Section.

 

Several methods were used to sample specimens during this study. These include the Malaise trap, entomological net and jars filled with detergent water. Laboratory analysis required the use of the binocular and documentation rich in taxonomic information. Quite a few scientists, both national and foreign, have participated in the completion of this work and the results obtained are satisfactory.