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Parasitic Flies : Bee flies categories: Natural Enemies Parasitic Flies revision date: 2022-10-26 03:01 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 pollen feeders and harmless. Their […]

Parasitic Flies : Tachinid flies categories: Natural Enemies Parasitic Flies revision date: 2022-10-26 02:01 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 usually dark, robust and hairy […]