Pollination: Syrphid fly and stamens

This shot of a Syrphid hoverfly highlights the crucial role that flies play in pollination.

 

Pollen sticks to the hairs that cover the entire body and is then transferred from plant to plant.

 

Flies have been documented to be primary pollinators for many plant species, both wild and cultivated.

 

Seen here on native Callistemon.

 

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