Key Points
- An experiment was set up to investigate the effects of landscape features on the presence and abundance of unmanaged pollinators.
- Brown blow fly, Bristle fly and Black hover fly were found in significantly greater numbers in pine/macrocarpa hedgerows and gardens than in other features.
- Honey bees were captured in significantly greater numbers at pasture, water and gorse hedgerows.
- Bumble bees and March flies were captured in significantly greater numbers at water and garden features.
- Knowledge of what insects pollinate flowers and their association with landscape may aid management and improve pollination.