Sun fly

Freshwater Habitats

Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas

For adult sun fly, an effective trap food might include sweet substances such as overripe fruit or sugary solutions to mimic nectar.

The egg stage of sun fly can typically be found on wet ground or aquatic environments rich in decaying organic matter, since these locations are ideal for larval food sources. Larvae are most likely to be encountered in stagnant water, such as ponds or ditches, also with abundant decaying material. To search for larvae, one would inspect the edges of these water bodies, sifting through the mud and plant debris. Adult sun fly are frequently found in grasslands, gardens, and meadows, commonly seen hovering around flowers, where they feed on nectar and pollen. Searching for adults would involve visiting these habitats on sunny days when they are most active, scanning for the characteristic hovering flight near flowering plants.

The suitable time to find adult sun fly is usually during daylight hours when temperatures are warm, as they are active when foraging for nectar.

The suitable weather for finding sun fly would be warm and sunny conditions, which facilitate their flying and foraging activities.