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Villa lateralis

Villa lateralis

Villa lateralis is a small fly that loves to buzz around flowers and gardens. They are often seen flitting about, helping to pollinate plants while they search for food.

Habitat: Gardens

Appearance

The Villa lateralis is a stout-bodied fly covered in dense, often yellow-brown, furry hair, strongly resembling a bumblebee. It has transparent wings that may feature dark patterns, and a prominent, needle-like proboscis tucked beneath its head, used for sipping nectar.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderDipteraFamilyBombyliidaeGenusVilla
Villa lateralis
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Villa lateralis

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Some bee flies have a super long "tongue" for sipping nectar from deep flowers!

These fuzzy flies are incredibly speedy flyers, darting around flowers like tiny helicopters!

They lay their eggs near other insect nests, and their babies eat the hosts!

When they fly, these furry insects can make a buzzing sound just like a real bee!

Special abilities

Ability

Master of Disguise

Villa lateralis can look like a furry bee or wasp because of its body shape and hair, which helps them avoid predators.

Ability

Hovering Ace

Villa lateralis can hover perfectly still in mid-air because of its powerful wings, allowing it to feed on nectar with precision.

Ability

Sneaky Predator

Villa lateralis larvae can parasitize other insect larvae because they are deposited near their hosts, ensuring a food source.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
15-25 mm
Size
8-14 mm
Lifespan
15-45 days
Flight Speed
25 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adult Villa lateralis sip flower nectar, but their young are parasitic and eat other insect larvae.

Age differences: Adults feed on nectar and pollen, but their larvae are parasites, developing inside and feeding on other insect larvae.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar (from various flowering plants)
  • Pollen (accidentally or intentionally ingested)

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

These flies are friendly and safe to watch. Just don't try to catch them!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Villa lateralis's wingspan?

15-25 mm

How big is Villa lateralis?

8-14 mm

How long does Villa lateralis live?

15-45 days

How fast can Villa lateralis fly?

25 km/h

What does Villa lateralis eat?

Adult Villa lateralis sip flower nectar, but their young are parasitic and eat other insect larvae.

Where is Villa lateralis usually found?

Gardens

How does Villa lateralis hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Villa lateralis have?

6

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