Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Syrphid Fly
Syrphid Fly (Toxomerus geminatus)
These small (1/4" or so) flies are sometimes called flower or hover flies and are generally considered beneficial. Adults serve as pollinators. (The one above is helping to pollinate an ox-eye daisy.) Larvae consume aphids.
Additional information:
BugGuide
Texas A&M University
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