Syrphid flies are also known as hover or flower flies. Some adult flies can mimic bees. The larval stage is an important early and late-season aphid predator. A single larva can feed on dozens of ...

A member of the Tipulidae (order Diptera ... Some say they look like miniature alligators with front pinchers. "The larvae have big jaws they use to feed on small insects and can help clean ...

The 'M' can look thick, thin or even broken in appearance. The immature larvae are alligator-like and appear similar to other lady beetle larvae. Larvae are blue to black with two orange stripes, and ...