Syrphid Flies (Syrphidae)
Large black-and-yellow-striped bodies Superficially resemble bees
The Syrphids are constantly found among flowers and so are called “Flower Flies.” They are nearly as important as bees in pollination. All are harmless to us.
Mosquitoes (Culicidae)
Small, long-legged insects Threadlike antennae covered with whorls of hair
Only female Mosquitoes bite. They must have one meal of blood before they can lay eggs. We have eighteen species of Mosquitoes in our area.
The Ants, Wasps, and Bees
Ants (Formicidae)