Hover fly
Syrphus ribesii
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Yellow-and-black striped fly resembling bees. Larvae voraciously consume aphids; adults hover while pollinating flowers, providing dual pest control and pollination services.
Plants that support Hover fly
2 plants
Facelia
Phacelia tanacetifolia
annual
Adult nectar and pollen for energy and reproduction
Bay Area native
Western Buttercup
Ranunculus occidentalis
perennial herb
Adult nectar feeding; larvae provide natural aphid control
Bay Area native