Syrphid Flies. In many cases these beneficial insects look strikingly close to bees and wasps. However, one way to differentiate them is by their wings.

Syrphid flies' bee-like colors probably help them avoid predators who are afraid of getting stung, but they are true flies with two wings as opposed to bees which have four.

PULLMAN, Wash. - A tiny bee imposter, the syrphid fly, may be a big help to some gardens and farms, new research from Washington State University shows. An observational study in Western ...

Syrphid flies, also known as hover flies, are those small yellow and black insects that gather by the dozens to land on your exposed skin. Unopposed candidate for Mayor of Lancaster Don McDaniel ...