BE YOURSELF

Although they are frequently mistaken with honey bees because of their buzzing good looks and their hovering flight pattern, Drone Flies are quite different and sweeter in many ways.

What makes them special?
For one, they don’t bite or sting and they are one of the few insects that can actually digest pollen.

These fascinating creatures have 2 vertical bands of hairs on their eyes, likely used to deflect debris, collect pollen and/or sense wind direction for navigation.

The Drone Fly is one of the few insects that can digest pollen!

Why are they important?
Not only are they harmless to other animals, but they serve as a useful scientific model to study motion vision, flight dynamics and microbial immunity. More notably, they are crucial alternative pollinators!

What can we learn from them?
In a world drowning with information, it can be difficult to stand out. To be noticed and compete, most imitate and try to be someone else. Without awareness, this behavior tends to result in a lack of uniqueness, creativity, character and personality.

Drone Flies teach us that the only way to be truly original, is to be ourselves. As long as we stay true to our nature, by being our honest selves and following our insects (oops...instincts), our authentic beauty will shine through.

2 bands of hairs on their eyes allow them to sense wind direction for navigation!

Drone Flies serve as useful scientific models for the study of motion vision, flight dynamics and microbial immunity!

Mesmerized by their soaring beauty? These hovering heroes live all around the world...probably right where you live!

Keep your eyes open and go meet them in person. Don't let them be overlooked! 👀