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Are tachinid flies pollinators?
Some subfamilies (e.g., Phasiinae and Tachinini) are often observed at flowers, and may serve as pollinators, but their importance is not well-studied (Stireman et al. 2006). According to the University of Maryland Extension, adult tachinid flies feed on nectar, pollen, and honeydew from aphids.