A hover fly sits on its perch.

Urbana, Illinois, USA
A predatory syrphid fly larva sneaks up behind an oleander aphid (Aphis nerii) for a quick snack.  Syrphids are excellent control agents for pest aphids.  Arizona.

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Flies are among the most important pollinators.  Here, an Eristalis drone fly (Syrphidae) visits a Prunus flower. California.

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A hover fly (Syrphidae) visits a flower.

Sagehen Creek, California, USA
A hover fly sits on its perch.

Urbana, Illinois, USA
A hover fly sits on its perch.

Urbana, Illinois, USA
A hover fly sits on its perch.

Urbana, Illinois, USA
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