Table 2 Longevity of Eupeodes frequens on different diets

(T1) 10% sucrose solution + fresh mustard pollens

15.2 ± 0.74^b

17.6 ± 0.68^a

(T2) 10% honey solution + fresh mustard pollens

19.6 ± 0.81^c

22.8 ± 0.74^b

(T3) 10% glucose solution + fresh mustard pollens

13.14 ± 1.05^a

15.43 ± 1.24^a

F_{(df 2–18)} values

28.12

35.68

P values

< 0.0001

< 0.0001