My Alexanders (Zizia - I forget which species) are an absolute pollinator magnet! Several species each of flower flies (Syrphidae), native bees (and honey bees), potter wasps, assorted other flies (including the green - green! - Soldier Fly pictured), and a few Ichneumonid(?) wasps for good measure. The place is buzzing! Native plants for the win! #pollinators #insects #NativePlantGardening #Stratiomyidae #Diptera
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Orange-tailed Wood Fly.
Orange-tailed Wood Fly who?
Orange you glad I'm rockin' this booty?!
#insects #diptera #flies #Syrphidae
