Hawthorn Fly

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The Hawthorn Fly is a small, black insect that loves to be around hawthorn trees. They are often seen in spring and are known for their unique, fluffy bodies.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Hawthorn Fly is a stout, fuzzy black insect with notably long, dangling legs and often dark, smoky wings. Males have unusually large eyes that meet at the top of their head, making them distinct from the smaller-eyed females.

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Hawthorn Fly

Categoría

Insectos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Male Hawthorn Flies have giant eyes that cover almost their entire head!

So many larvae hatch, they can look like a wriggly black carpet!

Their larvae live underground for almost a year before becoming flies!

They are named because they appear around the same time hawthorn trees blossom!

Habilidades especiales

Hawthorn Fly has a thick, hairy body that helps them stay warm and active during cooler spring weather.

Hawthorn Flies can form impressive swarms where males perform aerial displays to attract female mates.

Hawthorn Fly larvae munch on decaying plant material underground, helping recycle nutrients back into the soil.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura: 15-25 mm
Tamaño: 8-12 mm
Esperanza de vida: 5-10 días
Cantidad de patas: 6

Dieta y alimentación

Adults sip nectar and larvae munch on dead plants, helping decompose and enrich the soil!

Diferencias por edad: Adults feed on nectar and pollen; larvae are detritivores, consuming decaying organic matter and roots.

Alimentos principales

nectar
pollen
decaying plant matter

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

depends on

Common Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

Larvae feed on roots; adults feed on flowers.

pollinates

Blackthorn

Prunus spinosa

Adults visit flowers, helping transfer pollen.

pollinates

Apple Tree

Malus domestica

Adult flies aid in pollinating apple blossoms.

eaten by

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

Hawthorn flies can be a food source for birds.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.