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Anethum graveolens · nectar provision · Parasitoidea (superfamily)

nectar provision · effect: beneficial

interactsWith GloBI relation

Verbatim source quote

“Dill Anethum graveolens”
Source
Manage Insects on Your Farm: A Guide to Ecological Strategies
Authors
Altieri M.A., Nicholls C.I., Fritz M.A.
Year
2005
Publication
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Handbook Series Book 7
Page
42

AI critic verdicts

  • agroecologist · plausible

    “Dill (Apiaceae) umbels are a classic insectary plant; shallow accessible nectar supports small parasitoids. Well-established in agroecology literature.”

  • entomologist · plausible

    “Parasitoid wasps (Braconidae, Ichneumonidae) are documented nectar-feeders on Apiaceae umbels; short mouthparts match dill's exposed nectaries.”

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