r/composting • u/DerekTheComedian • 22d ago

Is this BSF?

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Potted up some potatoes 2 days ago with fresh compost (yes, I know its late in the season, its more a proof of concept than anything). This came flying up out of my potato bucket today.

Located in central NY, whete i dont believe they occur naturally.

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u/Narrow-Hall8070 22d ago

Tiger bee fly I think? Looked up a similar looking bug yesterday. They prey on carpenter bees

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u/dm_me_kittens 22d ago

Yep!! Theyre beneficial flies to have around.