Tachina Fly
Tachina fera
Tachina flies are bristly, grayish flies often found in open habitats, woodland edges, gardens, and flower-rich meadows. Adults visit flowers for nectar, while their larvae develop as internal parasitoids of caterpillars and other insect hosts. They are quick fliers that often rest on leaves or blossoms before darting away when disturbed. A notable fact is that this species helps regulate populations of many plant-eating insects.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Tachina Fly