Common swamp hover fly
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Common marsh hover fly ( Helophilus pendulus ), female |
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The common marsh hover fly ( Helophilus pendulus ) is a fly from the hoverfly family .
features
The hoverflies reach a body length of up to 14 mm. Four yellow longitudinal stripes run across the mesonotum . The label is yellowish-brown. In contrast to the similar species H. trivittatus , the yellow spots on the abdomen of the common swamp hover fly are larger and clearly separated from each other. In addition, the common marsh hover fly has a dark facial welt. The antennae are black and have a yellow bristle. Only the distal third of the posterior tibia is darkly colored. The middle tibiae are completely yellow.
The larvae are also known as “rat tail larvae”. They have a tail-like breathing tube at the end of their body.
distribution
The species occurs in large parts of Europe and is common. In the north, their occurrence extends to the Faroe Islands and Iceland .
Way of life
The flight time of the adult flies lasts from April to November. They are most commonly seen in July. They feed on the pollen and nectar of various flowers. The larvae develop in nutrient-rich standing water.
Taxonomy
The following synonyms can be found in the literature :
- Musca pendula Linnaeus , 1758
photos
Close up of the head
Eggs
larva
A female is cleaning herself (video, 40 s)
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d The Footballer - Helophilus pendulus . www.naturespot.org.uk. Accessed August 31, 2018.
- ↑ a b Helophilus pendulus in Fauna Europaea. Accessed August 31, 2018
Web links
- Common marsh hover fly - Helophilus pendulus at www.natur-in-nrw.de
- Helophilus pendulus / Common Swamp Hover Fly at www.naturspaziergang.de
- Helophilus pendulus at www.insektenbox.de
- Common swamp hover fly at www.biolib.cz