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Migrating flies vital for people and nature

New research reveals that hundreds of fly species migrate long distances globally.
Fly migrations happen because they reproduce or seek seasonal food sources.
Migrating flies are pollinators, pest controllers, and decomposers, supporting ecosystems and economies.
Dr. Hawkes states migrating flies are a major force; 6,000 flies crossed 60 miles of sea.
Habitat connectivity and sustainable practices can help protect fly migration routes and populations.

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Flies are masters of migration – it’s about time they got some credit

As I sprinted across the flower-rich meadow on the eastern coast of Cyprus, I could barely see my car. The air was full of tiny black dots, pelting like bullets past me. I hauled open the car door and breathed a sigh of relief once inside. I was surrounded by millions of flies, amid the most incredible migration event I have ever seen. The migration cameras my team and I use to monitor these insects counted nearly 6,000 flies per metre per minut…

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Migrating flies vital for people and nature

Buzzing insects may be seen as pests—but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits for people and nature, new research shows.

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Environmental News Network - Migrating Flies Vital for People and Nature

Buzzing insects may be seen as pests – but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits for people and nature, new research shows.

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Migrating Flies Vital for People and Nature

Buzzing insects may be seen as pests – but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits for people and nature, new research shows.

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Flies & Ecosystems: Migration's Vital Role for Humans & Nature - Breaking Latest News

The Unsung Heroes of Our Ecosystems: Why Migratory Flies Matter More Than You Think For decades, flies have been largely considered pests – annoying, smelly, and a nuisance. But groundbreaking new research is dramatically shifting our perspective, revealing that hundreds of fly species undertake astonishing long-distance migrations, playing a far more critical role in our planet’s health and economy than we ever imagined. These tiny travelers ar…

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