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About predatory flies
Identifying natural enemies > flies
The flies are a large and diverse order of insects. Flies exhibit complete metamorphosis with egg, larval, pupal and adult stages. Beneficial species of flies may be either predaceous or parasitic. Flies are distinguished from other insects by having only one pair of wings. Adult flies often require flowers as nectar sources. Providing these resources may increase their abundance.
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The MSU IPM Program maintains this site as an access point to pest management information at MSU. The IPM Program is administered within the Department of Entomology, fueled by research from the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, delivered to citizens through MSU Extension, and proud to be a part of Project GREEEN.
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12/21/06