What Is This Bug?

Found lots of these flies in my stephanotis blooms. What are they, are they detrimental to the plant?

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 08/27/2020 @ 10:27 am

This is one of many species of Hoverfly or Flowerfly. This is a beneficial plant pollinator and will not harm your plants.

Here is an article that will help you explain their role in the garden:

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