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Flies

Two wings instead of four, short antennae, and large eyes. Many mimic bees — the single pair of wings and hovering give them away.

What to look for

  • One pair of wings (not two)
  • Large eyes, short antennae
  • Often hover in place
  • Many mimic bees in color
Don’t mix up with
Bees and wasps have four wings and longer antennae.
In the 2025 count
49,860flies counted

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Photos from census counters
A flies visiting a bloom during the count

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