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Ectophasia crassipennis

Ectophasia crassipennis

The Ectophasia crassipennis is a special kind of fly known for its bright colors and unique shape. These flies are often found buzzing around flowers, helping to pollinate them while they search for food.

Lebensraum: Urban areas, Gardens

Aussehen

The Ectophasia crassipennis is a stout-bodied fly, often appearing fuzzy with dark, broad wings that give it its 'thick-winged' name. Its robust body is typically dark, sometimes with metallic hints, and may have orange or reddish markings on the tip of the abdomen, especially in males.

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Ectophasia crassipennis
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Ectophasia crassipennis

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Adults love to drink sugary nectar from flowers, giving them energy for flying!

Even though it's a fly, its fuzzy body makes it look a bit like a tiny bee!

They are super important for nature because they help control pest insect populations.

This fly's larvae develop inside caterpillars, munching them from the inside out!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Parasite Power

Ectophasia crassipennis can lay its eggs directly on host insects because its larvae are special parasitoids that grow inside their unfortunate hosts.

Fähigkeit

Flight Acrobatics

Ectophasia crassipennis has highly maneuverable flight that helps them dodge predators and swiftly find flowers to feed on.

Fähigkeit

Scent Seeker

Ectophasia crassipennis can detect specific flower scents from a distance that helps them locate vital nectar sources for energy.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
9-20 mm
Größe
6-10 mm
Lebenserwartung
14-28 Tage
Fluggeschwindigkeit
8 km/h
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

Adults drink flower nectar, while larvae are carnivorous parasites of other insects.

Altersunterschiede: Adult Ectophasia crassipennis feed on nectar, but their larvae are internal parasites, developing inside other insect hosts.

Hauptnahrung

  • Nectar
  • Pollen (incidental)
  • Caterpillars (larval stage)
  • Beetle Larvae (larval stage)

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

These flies are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Ectophasia crassipennis?

9-20 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Ectophasia crassipennis?

6-10 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Ectophasia crassipennis?

14-28 Tage

Was ist der/die/das fluggeschwindigkeit von Ectophasia crassipennis?

8 km/h

Was frisst Ectophasia crassipennis?

Adults drink flower nectar, while larvae are carnivorous parasites of other insects.

Wo findet man Ectophasia crassipennis normalerweise?

Urban areas, Gardens

Wie jagt Ectophasia crassipennis?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Ectophasia crassipennis?

6

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