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Exoprosopa fasciata

Exoprosopa fasciata

The Exoprosopa fasciata is a special kind of fly with beautiful stripes! They are often found buzzing around flowers, helping to pollinate them.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Exoprosopa fasciata is a fuzzy, stout-bodied fly, often mimicking a bee. It has distinctive clear wings marked with bold, dark brown or black bands. Its body is typically covered in yellow-brown or reddish-brown hairs, giving it a soft, plump appearance.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderDipteraFamilyBombyliidaeGenusExoprosopa
Exoprosopa fasciata
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Exoprosopa fasciata

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its larvae are tiny secret agents, growing inside other insect larvae!

Some bee flies mimic venomous wasps, but they are totally harmless to people!

They lay their eggs near other insect nests, often 'bombing' them from the air!

This fuzzy fly is a champion hoverer, able to stay completely still in mid-air!

Special abilities

Ability

Master Disguise

Exoprosopa fasciata has a furry body and striped wings that helps them look like a bee or wasp, tricking predators into leaving them alone.

Ability

Egg Shooter

Exoprosopa fasciata can flick its eggs with incredible accuracy, 'shooting' them into cracks near host insect nests for its larvae to find.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
18-35 mm
Size
8-16 mm
Lifespan
20-60 days
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adults sip nectar for energy, while their larvae secretly feast on other insect larvae!

Age differences: Larvae are internal parasites of other insects, while adults feed on flower nectar and pollen.

Primary Foods

  • flower nectar
  • pollen
  • bee larvae
  • wasp larvae
  • grasshopper eggs

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Exoprosopa fasciata's wingspan?

18-35 mm

How big is Exoprosopa fasciata?

8-16 mm

How long does Exoprosopa fasciata live?

20-60 days

What does Exoprosopa fasciata eat?

Adults sip nectar for energy, while their larvae secretly feast on other insect larvae!

Where is Exoprosopa fasciata usually found?

Grasslands

How does Exoprosopa fasciata hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Exoprosopa fasciata have?

6

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