Hover fly
Copestylum lentum
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Small brown hover fly with characteristic wing venation. Larvae feed in decaying plant matter; adults pollinate native flowers. Gentle pollinator for shade gardens and understory plants.
Plants that support Hover fly
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Bright Green Dudleya
Dudleya virens
perennial herb
Nectar forager during early growing season
Bay Area native