Thick-headed Fly

Description:

Body lengths is between of 8 - 14 mm. The body size depends on the size of the host in which the larvae develop. The essentially rust-red body color is sometimes black-brown, yellow, brown or reddish- brown. The most striking feature of this fly is the large, bloated-looking head. At the front is a translucent, dark brown bubble. The face of the Sicus ferrugineus is yellow. The lower part of the face is shiny, while the crown and forehead are dull coloured.

Habitat:

It is widespread in the Palaearctic zone of Europe, Africa and Asia. In Central Europe it is the most common species of the Conopidae family.

Notes:

Scientific synonyms for this species are: Conops cessans, Conops ferrugineus and Sicus cessans.