About
The drone-fly is a ubiquitous hoverfly of medium size that expertly mimics the Honeybee. It belongs to a group of hoverflies whose larvae are referred to as rat-tailed maggots and reside in muddy water, where they feed on decomposing organic material. Found in various habitats, including gardens, where the adult drone-fly feeds on nectar-rich flowers. You can observe these insects year-round, as they also emerge from hibernation to feed on Ivy flowers during mild winter days.
See also different: | Garden flies |