Hoverflies, also called flower flies or syrphids, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species …

Jan 4, 2025 · Hoverflies (Syrphid Flies) are a crucial part of any garden. Hoverflies look like bees or wasps, and they hover in the air, darting back and forth before hovering again. They feed on nectar …

1 day ago · Hoverflies are some of the most beneficial and visually striking insects found in gardens, meadows, and woodlands. Known for their impressive hovering ability and mimicry of bees or wasps, …

Sep 18, 2025 · Hover flies are from the insect family Syrphidea. Hover flies are also known as flower flies or syrphid flies. In this post, we’ll use these three names interchangeably. There are 6,000 hover …

Aug 20, 2025 · This guide explores 25 types of hoverflies, highlighting their unique traits, habitats, and ecological importance. From garden visitors to woodland specialists, each species showcases the …

hover fly, (family Syrphidae), any member of a family that contains about 6,000 species of insects in the fly order, Diptera. Their various common names refer to the behaviour of hovering around flowers. …

Sep 3, 2023 · Hoverflies, also known as flower flies or syrphid flies, are a diverse group of important pollinators and natural enemies of various pests. They can be found in many regions around the …

Oct 6, 2023 · In this article, Master Naturalist Sarah Jay explains the life cycle of hoverflies and how to usher them into the garden space. Included is a list of plants you can incorporate to be a great host …

6 days ago · Hoverflies, often mistaken for bees and wasps, pollinate three quarters of our crops. Now we’re discovering we can train them to be even more efficient

Sep 5, 2025 · Observing hoverflies in the field offers a window into the daily life of these agile insects. This article provides practical guidance on how to watch hoverflies in natural settings, recognize …