What are Hoverflies attracted to?

Adult hover flies feed mostly on nectar and pollen and can often be seen hovering around flowers.

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Species of Melanostoma

Variable duskyface Ladder-backed hover fly

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Small hover fly (Melanostoma fasciatum)

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