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Hairy Flower Fly

Bibio pallipes

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Hairy, dark fly with distinctive leg coloration and robust body. Larvae decompose organic matter in soil; adults pollinate early spring native flowers and serve as prey for swallows.

Plants that support Hairy Flower Fly

1 plants

False Solomon's-seal

Maianthemum racemosum

moderate

perennial herb

Spring bloom period pollinator in forest understory habitats

Bay Area native