Group 6 of 8You count these
Flies
Two wings instead of four, short antennae, and large eyes. Many mimic bees — the single pair of wings and hovering give them away.
What to look for
- One pair of wings (not two)
- Large eyes, short antennae
- Often hover in place
- Many mimic bees in color
Don’t mix up with
Bees and wasps have four wings and longer antennae.
In the 2025 count
49,860flies counted
Photo gallery
Photos from census counters
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