The surefire way to know whether it’s a sweat bee or a corn fly buzzing around is if it stings. The halictid bee stings, but the corn fly, also called a hover fly, does not. “They’re mimics of bees, ...

Being outside in Indiana this time of year is usually fine — unless you're swatting away buzzing insects. More than likely, you don't need to be alarmed by what's buzzing around, especially if you're ...