Parasitic Flies

Parasitic Flies : Bee flies Categories: Natural Enemies Parasitic Flies Last review date: 2025-08-23 06:13 Last edit date: Adult bee fly (Anastoechus sp.) (Bombyliidae) Photo by: D.G. James Biology Bee flies are as their name suggests bee-like with large, fuzzy bodies and range from ¼ to ¾ inch in wingspan. Despite spear-like mouthparts, they are […]

Parasitic Flies : Tachinid flies Categories: Natural Enemies Parasitic Flies Last review date: 2025-08-23 06:20 Last edit date: Tachinid fly (Tachinidae) Photo by: D.G. James Biology Tachinid flies resemble large house flies and are the most important group of parasitic flies usually targeting caterpillars. Tachinids range from ¼ to ½ inch in length and are […]