It has 5000 species worldwide, and is one of the most common insects in China.
This type of insect is very common, called Aphid Fly, and it can be found all over China. As the weather gets warmer, you can see their shadows in green plants or colorful flowerbeds.
Because they often hover and shuttle in flowers and have yellow spots on their bodies, it's easy to mistake them for bees or wasps. However, they are different from bees; even if you wave your hand to 'provoke' them, they won't 'bite' you. Instead, they sometimes 'tease' and fly in front of you, quickly flying away as soon as you make a move, which is quite surprising.
When traveling or going on a picnic, I often see people 'exclaim in surprise' because of it, and I sometimes 'kindly' explain it to others. But most of the time, I just 'smile and walk away'.
In theory, this family of Aphid Flies has 5000 species worldwide. Isn't it amazing? It is said that there are 300 species in China, and I've seen at least 7 or 8 types in Hangzhou, and even one is black.
As the spring arrives, Aphid Flies and various bees are starting to come out and be active. When appreciating flowers, you often encounter them. At this time, don't be nervous, if you encounter a hornet or wasp, quietly keep your distance; bees are a little more gentle, so don't provoke them, they generally won't sting; Aphid Flies can be completely at ease, they are the gentlest elves in the flowerbeds.
Because I like macro photography, sometimes when traveling, I'll be attracted by some small things. This perspective really reflects the quality of the ecological environment of a local or scenic spot, don't you think?
