Mushroom Season at Grootbos
Do you know your mushrooms?
Not a Bee, Not a Wasp - It’s a Hoverfly!
Is it a bee? Is it a wasp? Noooo... It’s a hoverfly!
These incredible insects are master mimics, their bright yellow and black stripes help them look like bees or wasps, which keeps predators away. But unlike their lookalikes, hoverflies are harmless and play an important role in pollination.
Want to learn more about these fascinating fliers? Read all about them in Under the Microscope from our Entomology Research Team.
