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Thick-headed Fly

Myathropa florea

Robust fly with dark body and prominent eyes. Hovers at flowers for nectar; larvae indicate healthy decomposing wood and plant matter in garden.

Plants that support Thick-headed Fly

1 plants

Wartleaf Ceanothus

Ceanothus papillosus

moderate

perennial herb

Adult foraging during blooming season

Bay Area nativeKeystone species