Tachina lurida (Fabricius 1781) (Family Tachinidae)

Length: 9.5-13mm;
Wingspan: 20-26mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? ? ? March - July
(Earliest: 15.6)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)

Several Noctuidae

Peridea anceps Larva

Malacosoma neustria
Possible Food:
(Larva)

Other Noctuidae

Sphingidae
Food:
(Adult)

Anthriscus sylvestris Nectar, Pollen

Leucanthemum vulgare Nectar, Pollen

Nature Spot: Tachina lurida


Pictures © 2003, 2012 J.K. Lindsey

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