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Welcome to the enchanting world of flower flies, also known as hover flies or syrphids—nature’s quiet champions of pollination. While bees often take the spotlight, recent research reveals that flower flies are essential to boosting food production, sustaining ecosystems, and preserving biodiversity. 

Spotting Flower Flies
Flower flies are found on all continents except for Antarctica – evidence of their ability to adapt to a wide range of climates. They are most active in temps between 59–77°F, visiting flat-topped flowers including agricultural crops, daisies, yarrow, and goldenrod.

Flower flies often fool the eye with their bee-like appearance, a clever disguise to ward off predators. But here’s how to tell them apart:

• Eyes: Look for their iconic "goggles." Flower flies have large, compound eyes that almost meet at the top of their heads.

• Wings: They have one pair of wings, compared to a bee’s two pairs.

• No Sting: Good news—they can’t sting and are entirely non-aggressive.

Fun fact: Male flower flies have eyes that touch, while females have a noticeable gap between theirs. Take a closer look at the "bee" buzzing by—it might be a friendly flower fly.