Ceriana vespiformis
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Ceriana vespiformis is a fly from the family of hover flies (Syrphidae). The hoverfly species usesa wasp mimicry , similar to the bubble head flies .
features
The flies reach a body length of 10–12 mm. The predominantly black flies have a yellow pattern. The face and the back of the head are yellow. On the pronotum there is a yellow spot at each of the front corners. The scutellum is yellow. Three yellow cross bars run over the abdomen . In addition, the first tergite is colored yellow on the sides. The black antennae are relatively long for hoverflies. Femora , tibia and tarsi are predominantly colored yellow. The wings have a fine dark vein . A brownish area extends over the front half of the wings.
distribution
The hoverfly species is common in the Mediterranean. Their occurrence extends across North Africa and southern Europe to the Middle East .
Way of life
The hoverflies can be seen from late May to September. They visit various umbelliferae (including Thapsia garganica ) and eat their pollen. The larvae apparently develop on various trees, including the white mulberry .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Ceriana vespiformis (Latreille, 1804) in Fauna Europaea. Retrieved July 21, 2019
Web links
- Ceriana vespiformis at arthropodafotos.de