<< Here in San Francisco, I have lots of syrphid fly larvae (aphid predators)
on
my sunflowers. Small heads, fatter bodies, double, creamy stripes on bright
green. If you're not sure, watch them for a bit and see if they are eating
aphids...it's really satisfying to see! >>
Kelly,
It could be that they are syrphid fly larvae. That would be the answer to my
prayers and plantings. The darker stripes really weren't bright green, but it
was difficult to tell the exact color. Hunter green would be closer.
It seems to me, there were aphids on the sunflowers; there certainly were ants.
Thanks. I hope you're right.
MsPeach
USDA zone 9, Los Altos, California zone 16
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