A little garden note for July: The transverse-banded flower fly (Eristalis transversa) was working over my false sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) today, dusted with pollen and moving from bloom to bloom with that purposeful, unhurried flower fly rhythm. I see them regularly in the area, in meadows, gardens, and flower pots, and I always appreciate this brightly colored bee mimic reminding me that flies are doing important ecological work even when they’re easy to overlook. This one was a small but steady pollinator, and a good example of how much life a summer flower can hold if you pause long enough to notice. They may not get the affection they deserve, but they are absolutely part of the garden’s story.
๐ท Transverse-banded Flower Fly · Syrphe ร Collier (Eristalis transversa) | © Claire O'Neill, please credit accordingly
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