Hoverfly Larva

Found on garden plants, agricultural crops, and trees, particularly wherever aphid colonies are present.

Mainly insectivorous, feeding primarily on aphids; some species also consume scale insects, thrips, and other small soft-bodied pests.

Larvae are slug-like and slow-moving, often active at night or hidden under leaves during the day while hunting prey. They undergo three larval instars before pupating on the plant surface or in the soil.

Highly beneficial to humans as biological pest control agents that naturally reduce aphid populations in gardens and farms. They pose no risk to humans.