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Volunteers work to restore Delhi Sands flower-loving fly’s Fontana habitat

Over the years, development has made much of insects' area disappear

Park ranger supervisor Ryan Rodriguez, along with volunteer Andy Remo, and natural resource manager Jonathan Reinig pull out rooted California buckwheat to help clear habitat for the endangered Delhi Sands flower-loving fly on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in the Jurupa Hills near Fontana. Crews worked on both sides of the county line, in San Bernardino County and Riverside County. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Park ranger supervisor Ryan Rodriguez, along with volunteer Andy Remo, and natural resource manager Jonathan Reinig pull out rooted California buckwheat to help clear habitat for the endangered Delhi Sands flower-loving fly on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in the Jurupa Hills near Fontana. Crews worked on both sides of the county line, in San Bernardino County and Riverside County. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
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These little flies mean a lot.

So much that volunteers gave up part of the weekend to help restore their habitat.

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