292 - The Overlooked Hoverfly | PolliNation

About this episode

This episode explores the fascinating world of hoverflies and how to attract them to your garden.

Hover flies are everywhere—but most of us don't even notice them. This week on PolliNation, OSU graduate student Nina Miller unpacks the fascinating world of these bee look-alikes, from their diverse life histories to simple ways you can invite them into your garden. OSU Garden Ecology Lab: https://gardenecology.oregonstate.edu/

People in this episode

Host: Andony Melathopoulos

Guest: Nina Miller

Topics covered

• hoverflies
• gardening
• pollinators
• entomology
• biodiversity

Keywords

• hoverflies
• pollinators
• gardening tips
• bee look-alikes
• biodiversity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OSU Garden Ecology Lab, Oregon State University

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