Southern Punctate Sedgesitter

Platycheirus hesperius, the southern punctate sedgesitter, is a fly in the Syrphidae family. It is a rare species, found in the western US, ranging from Washington to southern California. Adults are also referred to as flower flies because they are commonly found on flowers, where they feed on nectar and pollen. They are also called hoverflies due to their ability to remain nearly motionless in flight.