Fake bee pollinates as well as genuine bee

A bee mimicking fly pollinates a firewheel flower, also called Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella). These pollinators are just as effective at helping plants reproduce as bees are.

Hoverfly pollinates parsley flower

Loads of hoverfly have been all over the parsley flowers. They mimic bees in appearance and also serve a similar role: pollinating.

Robber fly

These insects are large and mean looking.