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Oblique hover fly

Allograpta obliqua

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

moderate

perennial herb

Spring adult pollen feeding

Bay Area native

Desert Blue Bells

Phacelia campanularia

moderate

perennial herb

Pollen and nectar for adult flies supporting larvae predation on aphids

Bay Area native

Mugwort

Artemisia douglasiana

moderate

perennial herb

Larval predator of aphids on mugwort; supports natural pest control

Bay Area nativeKeystone species

Soap Plant

Chlorogalum pomeridianum

moderate

geophyte

Hover fly predator of aphids; flowers provide fuel and attract prey insects

Bay Area native

Windpoppy

Papaver heterophyllum

moderate

annual

Adult flies visit flowers for pollen and nectar in early spring bloom period

Bay Area native