




Helophilus fasciatus
The Narrow-headed Marsh Fly is a small, friendly fly that loves to buzz around wetlands. They are often seen resting on flowers and are important for pollination, helping plants grow.
Habitat: Wetlands
The Narrow-headed Marsh Fly is a stout, hairy insect with a distinctive black and yellow striped abdomen, resembling a small bee or wasp. It has a proportionally narrow head compared to its body, and large, dark compound eyes. Its wings are clear with a slight brownish tint near the base.





Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Even though they look like bees, these flies cannot sting you!
Their babies have a special "tail" that's like a snorkel!
These flies help our food grow by visiting countless flowers!
They fly with incredible agility, even hovering perfectly still!
Narrow-headed Marsh Fly has a bee-like pattern that helps them scare away predators who think they might sting!
Narrow-headed Marsh Fly larvae can breathe underwater using a long tube that helps them access air from the surface.
Narrow-headed Marsh Fly can drink nectar while spreading pollen, which helps many plants make seeds and grow.
Adults sip nectar and pollen from flowers, while their larvae clean up decaying stuff in water.
Age differences: Larvae live underwater, feeding on decaying organic matter, while adults emerge to feed on nectar and pollen from flowers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Narrow-headed Marsh Flies are safe to observe. Just watch them from a distance!
18-24 mm
9-12 mm
20-60 days
Adults sip nectar and pollen from flowers, while their larvae clean up decaying stuff in water.
Wetlands
Foraging
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