Tachina Canariensis

tachina canariensis

Tachina canariensis is a fascinating species of tachinid fly endemic to the Canary Islands. Known for its robust, bristly body and active flight, this insect plays a crucial double role in its ecosystem as both an important pollinator of local flora and a key natural regulator of caterpillar populations. As adults, they are frequently seen darting between wildflowers under the warm island sun, seeking nectar to fuel their high-energy lives.

生息地: Found in open Canary Island pine forests, shrubby volcanic hillsides, and coastal scrub zones abundant with flowering plants.

外見

This medium-to-large fly is characterized by a sturdy, dark brown to blackish body heavily covered in stout, protective black bristles, particularly on its rounded abdomen. The sides of the abdomen often exhibit warm, subtle orange-red highlights, and the head features large, reddish compound eyes. Its clear wings, spanning up to 3 centimeters, are held out at an angle when resting, revealing a classic stout tachinid silhouette.

界Animalia門Arthropoda綱Insecta目Diptera科Tachinidae属Tachina

Tachina Canariensis

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Because they are endemic to the Canary Islands, they have adapted perfectly to the unique microclimates and volcanic terrains of the archipelago.

Tachina canariensis larvae do not immediately kill their host; instead, they consume non-essential tissues first to keep the caterpillar alive as long as possible.

Their dense coat of sensory bristles acts as a highly advanced wind-detection system, helping them detect oncoming predators in milliseconds.

特殊能力

Females utilize keen chemical and visual cues to locate hosts, typically lepidopteran caterpillars, on which to deposit eggs.

The thick array of stiff bristles on its body provides mechanical defense against predators and aggressive hosts.

Equipped with powerful flight muscles, this fly can hover, dart, and execute rapid aerial turns to evade capture and pursue hosts.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 1+ cm
翼開長: 1+ cm
体重: 0.0001+ kg
寿命: 0+ 年
Top Speed: 15 km/h
一度の産卵数: 50+
抱卵期間: 1+ 日

食性と食事

Larvae are internal parasitoids that feed on the living tissues of caterpillars, while adults feed primarily on nectar and pollen from endemic wildflowers.

年齢による違い: Larvae are strictly endoparasitoids feeding on caterpillar hosts, whereas adults transition entirely to a diet of sugary nectar and pollen.

主な食物

Flower nectar
Pollen
Moth caterpillars
Butterfly larvae

採餌方法

Foraging

生態系とのつながり

parasite

Canary Island Noctuid Moth

Caradrina rebeli

The larvae of Tachina canariensis parasitize the caterpillars of this endemic Canary Island moth, helping control its population.

mutualism

Canary Island Spurge

Euphorbia canariensis

Adult flies visit and feed on the sweet nectar of the Canary Island spurge, assisting in its pollination.

特徴

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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よくある質問

Tachina Canariensisを見分けるには？

Tachina Canariensisを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Tachina Canariensisの長さは何ですか？

1+ cm

Tachina Canariensisの翼開長は何ですか？

1+ cm

Tachina Canariensisの体重は何ですか？

0.0001+ kg

Tachina Canariensisの寿命は何ですか？

0+ 年

Tachina Canariensisのtop Speedは何ですか？

15 km/h

Tachina Canariensisは何を食べますか？

Larvae are internal parasitoids that feed on the living tissues of caterpillars, while adults feed primarily on nectar and pollen from endemic wildflowers.

Tachina Canariensisは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found in open Canary Island pine forests, shrubby volcanic hillsides, and coastal scrub zones abundant with flowering plants.