One of the most significant benefits of hoverflies is their role in natural pest control. Hoverfly larvae are known to consume large numbers of aphids, thrips, and other harmful pests. A single ...

They work as hard as bees to pollinate our plants, often look and sound like bees but have no sting – yet hoverflies remain the unsung heroes of our gardens. Now, The Wildlife Trusts and the ...

which are pools of shallow water where fallen leaves create a perfect breeding ground for many of the hoverfly species, and larvae nurseries made from log piles or shrubs.