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Flowering & PollinationWhy are flies important visitors to mango flowers?
Several fly groups carry mango pollen while moving among flowers, making them useful contributors rather than automatically unwanted visitors. Observe whether they contact the flower centers and move between clusters. Their contribution varies with the local insect community, so the busiest visitor in one orchard need not dominate elsewhere. Preserve the distinction between flower-visiting flies and insects identified as fruit pests when deciding what needs management.