Botanophila fugax (Meigen 1826) (Family Anthomyiidae)


Male

Female

Length: 4.5-5mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? ? ? Spring - Autumn
(Earliest: 28.4)

Biotopes:
Meadows
Possible Food:
(Larva)
(Stem Borer)

Sambucus
Food:
(Adult)

Taraxacum campylodes Nectar
Possible Parasitoids:
(Larva)

Several Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Braconidae Larvae

Several Figitidae Larvae

Nature Spot: Botanophila fugax
Leaf and Stem Mines of British Flies: Botanophila fugax
Plant Parasites of Europe: Botanophila fugax


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