I was under the impression - please correct me if I'm wrong - that the Narcissus Bulb Fly looks much like a honeybee. Resembles no fly. No? --- On Fri, 3/27/09, Justin Smith <oothal@hotmail.com> wrote: From: Justin Smith <oothal@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [pbs] Looking for pic of the smaller Narcissus fly To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org Date: Friday, March 27, 2009, 2:42 PM Hi, Ahhhhh now that is most likely the answer. I was unaware of this, Peat fly pest infestation. Thanks Justin > > > Hi Justin: > > > > There are tiny flies that lay their eggs in peat (or peat based composts). The larvae eat seedling roots. > > > > > > Regards > _________________________________________________________________ Quick access to Windows Live and your favorite MSN content with Internet Explorer 8. http://ie8.msn.com/microsoft/internet-explorer-8/… _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/