Many bee-fly species are parasites of bees and wasps, but there are some that target beetles, grasshoppers, ants, moths or caterpillars. Dr Erica McAlister, our Senior Curator of Diptera, explains how ...

Hoverflies can carry pollen over greater distances than bees and pollinate many plants that grow in your garden or yard. Look ...

Consider the hover fly, a tiny but mighty bee mimic. ... One larva can consume up to 400 aphids, making a significant difference for many crops as an eco-friendly pest control method.

As the bee eats the pollen and grows, the fly larva sucks it dry. Sometimes the flies are so successful, they can nearly wipe out a population of bees. But these bees don’t give up.

Nature is full of impostors, and many of them are found in the insect world. Certain species, such as the bee fly or the ant spider, are experts at misdirection and their ability to confuse ...

The larvae of most bee fly species lay their eggs in or on other insects, particularly wasps and solitary bees. The larvae then feed on the insect host, usually killing it.

Sweat bees don't usually sting but can and will if disturbed. Yellow jackets often sting. ... The insects lay eggs on corn stalks so the larvae can feed on the corn tassels.

Researchers have found that besides sharks, bees and platypus, even fruit fly larvae can sense electric fields and navigate toward the negative electric potential using a small set of sensory ...