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Syrphid Fly At The Heard

Only the second time I've seen this particular species. Colorful beneficial little fly. The adults eat nectar and pollinate flowers. The larvae eat garden pests including aphids, thrips, scales and caterpillars.
Male Syrphid Fly (Helophilus fasciatus)
Heard Wildlife Sanctuary

Helophilus fasciatus Syrphid Fly Male Syrphid Fly male fly fly insect bug hover fly flower fly leaf close up Heard Wildlife Sanctuary Collin County Mckinney Texas The Heard pollinator pollinators beneficial