March Fly

Grassy areas, woodlands, and gardens near decaying organic matter.

Adults primarily feed on nectar and pollen; larvae feed on decaying roots and leaf litter.

Often seen in large swarms during the spring (around March-May). They are slow, sluggish flyers often seen hovering close to the ground.

Harmless to humans as they do not bite or sting; beneficial to ecosystems as pollinators and decomposers.