Villa
ExploreInsects
Villa
Villa
The Villa is a small insect that loves to buzz around flowers. It helps plants grow by spreading pollen and is often seen in gardens during sunny days.
Habitat: Gardens
Appearance
The Villa is a furry insect, often resembling a bee with its stout, hairy body. It typically has distinctive dark markings or patterns on its wings. These flies frequently display varied colors, including shades of brown, yellow, and black, making them visually striking.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderDipteraFamilyBombyliidaeGenusVilla
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
Be the first to snap!
Interesting facts
Baby Villas are secret agents, sneaking into other insect nests to grow strong!
Some Villas are master disguise artists, looking just like scary wasps to trick predators!
Their wings beat so fast, they sometimes look like a blurry shimmer when they fly!
They drink nectar like tiny hummingbirds, hovering perfectly in front of flowers!
Special abilities
Ability
Hovering Master
Villa can hover perfectly still in mid-air because of its rapid wing beats that help them precisely approach flowers.
Ability
Deep Nectar Sipper
Villa has a long, slender proboscis that helps them reach nectar deep inside flowers, avoiding messy pollen.
Ability
Disguise Artist
Villa can mimic bees or wasps in appearance, which helps them avoid predators who think they are dangerous.
Ability
Secret Agent Larvae
Villa larvae can parasitize other insect larvae, helping control pest populations by consuming them secretly.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 7-40 mm
- Size
- 5-20 mm
- Lifespan
- 14-30 days
- Flight Speed
- 15 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adult Villas sip nectar, while their larvae secretly eat other insects.
Age differences: Adults feed on nectar and pollen, while larvae are parasitic on other insect larvae, consuming them.
Primary Foods
- nectar
- pollen
Foraging Method
- Null
Ecological connections
parasitizes
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Villa larvae are known to parasitize the larvae of honey bees.
eaten by
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Adult Villa flies can be a food source for small birds like sparrows.
pollinates
Common Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
Adult Villa flies help pollinate various wildflowers, including dandelions.
parasitizes
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Villa larvae can develop as parasites inside the nests of bumblebees.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Don't try to catch insects; just watch them from a distance!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Villa's wingspan?
7-40 mm
How big is Villa?
5-20 mm
How long does Villa live?
14-30 days
How fast can Villa fly?
15 km/h
What does Villa eat?
Adult Villas sip nectar, while their larvae secretly eat other insects.
Where is Villa usually found?
Gardens
How does Villa hunt?
Null
How many legs does Villa have?
6
Snap Map
Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.
Loading map…
Recent Snaps
Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.
