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Classification Order: Diptera – true flies Family: Conopodiae

Length 7 to 15 mm.

Phenology

May to August.

Identification

A distinctive shaped fly with a 'waisted' appearance. head and thorax area are quite broad, and the end of the abdomen has a bulbous ending.t.

Life Cycle

The adults are nectar feeders, visiting flowers. .Their larvae are endoparasites of bumble bees of the genus Bombus.

Habitat

Flower rich areas

Predominantly Oak on Marsh Thistle 7th August 06

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Thanks to Tony Irwin for assistance