Hoverflies (Syrphidae) of Ireland

doi:10.15468/ptfdd4

Hoverflies (Syrphidae) of Ireland

Citation

National Biodiversity Data Centre (2017). Hoverflies (Syrphidae) of Ireland. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/ptfdd4 accessed via GBIF.org on 2018-07-22.

Description

Data on the distribution of Irish hoverflies collected primarily by Dr Martin Speight & Dr Tom Gittings, and collated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre

Purpose

Understanding the geographic distribution of syrphids (hoverflies) in Ireland.

Sampling Description

Quality Control

All data has been validated by an expert (either Dr Martin Speight or Dr Tom Gittings).

Method steps

Field observations and malaise trapping. Supported by specimens in some cases.

Additional info

http://pollinators.biodiversityireland.ie/

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

Island of Ireland.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Úna Fitzpatrick
originator
Dr Martin Speight & Dr Tom Gittings
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Beechfield House, WIT West Campus, Carriganore, Waterford
IE
Telephone: 051 306240
email: ufitzpatrick@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/

metadata author
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore WIT West Campus
Waterford
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: info@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/

Barry O'Neill
administrative point of contact
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore WIT West Campus
Waterford
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: boneill@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/