Syrphid Flies
The harmless adults resemble bees,
About Syrphid Flies
These beneficial insects are often mistaken for bees due to their yellow and black striped bodies, but syrphid flies are harmless to people. Their larvae are valuable predators of aphids and other soft-bodied pests, helping to naturally protect gardens and lawns in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood. Encouraging syrphid flies can reduce the need for chemical pest control in your yard.
Syrphid Flies (The harmless adults resemble bees,) is a fly commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Flies identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Syrphid Flies regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Syrphid Flies
- Scientific Name
- The harmless adults resemble bees,
- Category
- Fly
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
