Oblique hover fly
Allograpta obliqua
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Small yellow-and-black hover fly mimicking bees. Larvae prey on aphids; adults pollinate flowers while consuming nectar and pollen.
Plants that support Oblique hover fly
5 plants
California Buttercup
Ranunculus californicus var. californicus
perennial herb
Spring adult pollen feeding
Bay Area native
Desert Blue Bells
Phacelia campanularia
perennial herb
Pollen and nectar for adult flies supporting larvae predation on aphids
Bay Area native
Mugwort
Artemisia douglasiana
perennial herb
Larval predator of aphids on mugwort; supports natural pest control
Bay Area nativeKeystone species
Soap Plant
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
geophyte
Hover fly predator of aphids; flowers provide fuel and attract prey insects
Bay Area native
Windpoppy
Papaver heterophyllum
annual
Adult flies visit flowers for pollen and nectar in early spring bloom period
Bay Area native