Narcissus bulb fly
Merodon equestris
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Bulbous fly mimicking bees with hairy, orange-brown body. Larvae damage narcissus and other bulbs underground; adults pollinate flowers while feeding on pollen and nectar.
Plants that support Narcissus bulb fly
2 plants
American Garlic
Allium unifolium
geophyte
Larval development in bulbs during growing season
Bay Area native
Large-flowered Agoseris
Agoseris grandiflora var. grandiflora
perennial herb
Adults forage on flower parts and pollen during spring emergence
Bay Area native