Cheilosia lenis (Becker 1894) (Family Syrphidae)


Male

Female

Length: 9-12mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? ? ? April - June
(Earliest: 10.5)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)
(Stem Borer)

Senecio nemorensis
Food:
(Adult)

Myosotis arvensis Nectar, Pollen
Possible Parasitoids:
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae
Possible Predators:
(Larva)

Several Crabronidae

Plant Parasites of Europe: Cheilosia lenis


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