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Parasitic fly

Eriothrix rufomaculatus

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Doryreed
Doryreed 12 years ago

It lays its eggs on or near other insect larvae, usually Lepidoptera (caterpillars). When the eggs hatch the fly larvae eat the caterpillar.

ceherzog
ceherzog 12 years ago

What does it parasitize?

Doryreed
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Doryreed

Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jul 9, 2011
Submitted on Jul 9, 2011

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