Phasia hemiptera
One of a small group of distinctive Tachinid flies. This species is strongly sexually dimorphic the female has noticeable orange hair patches on the sides of the thorax, and the abdomen shows some subdued orange marking. The males are even more colourful with curved patterned wings.
Various habitats, but usually in well wooded areas or around hedgerows etc.
Flight period: early May to early August
It is a parasite of Heteropteran bugs, with known hosts including Green Shieldbug and Forest Bug. The female lays her eggs on these insects and the larvae then develop inside the living host.
Widespread and fairly frequent, particularly in the southern half of Britain.
Thought to be fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Flies
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Tachinidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 23
- First record:
- 06/08/2012 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 26/05/2024 (Nicholls, David)
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