Thursday 19 May 2011

Tachina fera

A striking fly, Tachina fera, on a bramble leaf in the woods on Hayes Common.  30 April 2011. The larvae are parasites on various caterpillars. Adults like this one eat flower nectar.
A striking fly, Tachina fera, on a bramble leaf in the woods on Hayes Common.  30 April 2011.
The larvae are parasites on various caterpillars. Adults like this one eat flower nectar.

3 comments:

  1. Has a regal look with headdress and cloak!

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  2. Opinion is divided as to whether this fly is ugly or beautiful. I think beautiful.

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  3. It is beautiful, indeed, IMO, but if it really stinks, that's another reason for respecting its life.

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