Western Flower Fly
Toxomerus occidentalis
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Small tan hover fly with striped abdomen. Larvae consume aphids and mites; adults pollinate native wildflowers while feeding on nectar.
Plants that support Western Flower Fly
5 plants
Splendid Mariposa Lily
Calochortus splendens
geophyte
Pollinator visiting during bloom
Bay Area native
Western Azalea
Rhododendron occidentale
shrub
Spring and early summer pollen and nectar foraging, April-June
Bay Area native
Western Buttercup
Ranunculus occidentalis
perennial herb
Larval host plant; aphid predator larvae develop on plant
Bay Area native
Woodland Madia
Anisocarpus madioides
perennial herb
larval host plant during active growing season
Bay Area native