Hoverflies are on the decline globally, so there is no better time to begin supporting them in our yards. Often mistaken for wasps, hoverflies are a stingless insect that hover in the air, and are often referred to as an incidental pollinator.
Incidental pollinators are insects that don't specialize in pollinating; they do it accidentally when flying from flower to flower, transferring pollen. Adding some of the best plants for pollinators to your yard and doing what you can to provide shelter and support for hoverflies won't only help this fading species, but also your garden.
