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Syrphid Fly Larva: The Aphid Killer

A well-camouflaged syrphid fly larva on a rose bud. Known as the "aphid killer," this larva has a ravenous appetite for aphids. It is a very beneficial insect and a good example of biological control of harmful insects without the use of deadly deadly insecticides.   Back To Syrphid Fly Family   Adult Syrphid Fly (Also Called Hover Fly) Adult syrphid fly hovering over a tidy tip (Layia platyglossa). In fact, it is also called a "hover fly." As an adult it is a valuable pollinator. These flies are very beneficial insects and a good example of biological control of harmful insects without the use of deadly deadly insecticides. Adult syrphid fly hovering over a tidy tip (Layia platyglossa).

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