Eriothrix rufomaculata
| Eriothrix rufomaculata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Tachinidae |
| Subfamily: | Dexiinae |
| Tribe: | Voriini |
| Genus: | Eriothrix |
| Species: | E. rufomaculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Eriothrix rufomaculata (DeGeer, 1776) | |
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Eriothrix rufomaculata feeding on flower nectar (video, 1m 6s)
Eriothrix rufomaculata is a fly in the family Tachinidae.[2][3]
Description
It is a bristly black species, with prominent orange patches on the sides of its abdomen, separated by a dorsal black line.
Life history
The species is parasitic, the larvae developing inside the larvae of moths.
Diet
Adults are flower-feeders, visiting in particular members of the Umbelliferae and Asteraceae.
Status and distribution
This species is found in Britain, where it is quite widespread throughout the country. It is also found in Ireland.
References
- ↑ Chandler, Peter J. (1998). Checklists of Insects of the British Isles (New Series) Part 1: Diptera. Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects. New Series. 12. London: Royal Entomological Society of London. pp. 1–234. ISBN 0-901546-82-8.
- ↑ Belshaw, Robert (1993). "Tachinid Flies Diptera Tachinidae". Royal Entomological Society Handbooks. Royal Entomological Society of London. 10 (4ai): 170.
- ↑ van Emden, F.I. (1954). "Ditera Cyclorrhapha Calyptrata (I) Section (a) Tachinidae & Calliphoridae". Royal Entomological Society Handbooks. Royal Entomological Society of London. 10 (4a): 133.
External links
- Eriothrix rufomaculata at the Essex Field Club
- A page about Eriothrix rufomaculata at English Nature's "Gardening with Wildlife in Mind" website
- A selection of photos of this species at the British Tachinidae Recording Scheme's website
- A photo page at the Garden Safari website
- Pictures of the species at Bioimages.org.uk
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