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SherryLike SE Arky, United States(Zone 8a) Jul 06, 2004

...is a small iridescent dark blue fly, with a red-orange head??? They are eating my hibiscus plants only, and only the perennial hibiscus, not my annuals or any of my other plants. What should I use to get rid of them and how often should I use it?? TIA!! SherryLike

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duliticola Longfield, Kent, United Kingdom(Zone 8b) Jul 09, 2004

Are you sure they are not leaf beetles of some type. Adult true flies do not normally feed on plants other than nectar or other secretions? Most insecticides are effective against beetles, in both spray or dust form, but unfortunately will harm beneficial insects too.

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