Flies

Many flies enjoy eating flowers, and by doing so, they contribute significantly to the pollination of the plants they visit. In areas where bees are less active, such as in alpine regions, flies are very significant and efficient pollinators. Flies from the Syrphidae family are the best pollinators. There are about 6,000 species of insects that are associated with flowers, including fruit flies and bee flies.

Some fly species sometimes referred to as probosci's flies have enhanced mouthparts that enable them to suck nectar from long, narrow blooms. Fly flies deliver larvae that prey on other insects in about 40% of cases, protecting fertilized flowers from pests. Orchards are a major attraction for flies as well. They pollinate a variety of fruits, such as apples, pears, cherries, plums, apricots, peaches, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Flies are not the only pollinators, other fruit flies include some fruit flies, tachinid flies, bee flies, and small flies,...