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Syrphus

Scientific name: Syrphus

Syrphus

Scientific name: Syrphus

Photo By Liam O'Brien , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Members of the genus Syrphus are unique in that they are frequently mistaken for bees or wasps due to their strikingly similar appearance. However, this mimicry is merely a defensive adaptation to ward off predators. In reality, Syrphus are harmless hoverflies. They play a pivotal role in pollination and controlling aphid populations, effectively serving as natural pest control agents in gardens and farms. This ecological service helps maintain a balanced ecosystem, underlining their importance beyond mere mimicry.

Species of Syrphus

Common banded hoverfly

Black-legged flower fly

Black-margined flower fly

Hairy-eyed flower fly

Photo By Liam O'Brien , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Arthropods

Class

Bugs

Order

Flies

Family

Hover flies

Genus

Syrphus

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