The petroleum fly, Helaeomyia petrolei, is a species of fly from California, USA. The larvae feed on dead insects and other arthropods that become trapped in naturally occurring petroleum pools, makin
Eufriesea purpurata is a species of eusocial orchid bee common in northeastern South America, particularly in the Amazon basin. It is an important pollinator of various wild plants, and it is noted fo
Helaeomyia petrolei
…earlier. The population is not considered endangered. The species has since been found in other locations, where the populations are considered sporadic. Eufriesea purpurata, a bee that collects DDT…