Hoverflies, also called flower flies or syrphids, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of …

Jan 19, 2024 · Larvae that live in water with much decaying organic matter have a long anal breathing tube, and are called "rat-tailed maggots"

Some syrphid larvae are aquatic and can be found in stagnant water, however most species of syrphid larvae live on the surface of plants where they feed and develop. Because many …

Most syrphids (95%) are in the subfamilies Eristalinae and Syrphinae; the adults are day active, conspicuous visitors to blossoms, and important pollinators. Adults are not predaceous. They …

Nov 21, 2002 · Most species are terrestrial, with larvae feeding on decaying fungal or plant matter, but some are adapted as feeders of decaying organic matter in stagnant aquatic or …

Sep 3, 2023 · Hoverflies, also known as flower flies or syrphid flies, belong to the family Syrphidae. They are often mistaken for bees or wasps due to their similar appearance. …

Of the nearly 900 species of flower flies (family Syrphidae) in North America, most have yellow and black stripes. Largely, these are small and short bodied insects. Identification between …

Within the family Syrphidae, the over 200 genera (plural for genus) and 6,200 species of hover flies are all split among four subfamilies based on similarities in morphology and life history …

Syrphid flies are also called flower flies or hover flies as the adults are usually seen hovering over or feeding on nectar or pollen at flowers. The larvae can be voracious predators of small …

They would risk to loose too much water by transpiration and get over-heated. The flies try to endure unfavorable conditions (e.g. cold, rainy, stormy or hot weather) by sitting motionsless …