Tachina fera (Linnaeus 1761) (Family Tachinidae)

Length: 9-14mm;
Wingspan: 16-27mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? ? ? May - June
(Earliest: 28.5)
July - September
(Earliest: 1.9)

Biotopes:
Heath and Moorland

Hedge Rows

Spruce Forest Edge
Food:
(Larva)

Many Noctuidae

Lymantria monacha Larva
Possible Food:
(Larva)

Other Noctuidae
Food:
(Adult)

Several Apiaceae Nectar, Pollen

Crataegus Nectar, Pollen

Rubus idaeus Nectar, Pollen

Cirsium arvense Nectar, Pollen

Nature Spot: Tachina fera


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