Chloromyia formosa (Scopoli 1763) (Family Stratiomyidae)


Male

Female

Length: 7.3-9mm;
Wing Length: 6-7mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? (Winter) Spring April - August
(Earliest: 3.6)

Biotopes:
Wet Forest

Hedge Rows

Wet Meadows
Food:
(Larva)

Dead Leaves
Food:
(Adult)

Several Apiaceae Nectar

Filipendula ulmaria Nectar, Pollen
Predators:
Araniella cucurbitina

Nature Spot: Broad Centurian - Chloromyia formosa
Insektenbox: Chloromyia formosa


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