Conops quadrifasciatus
Alternative names
Conops quadrifasciata
Description
A long proboscis and a long pointed anal cell near the hind edge of the wing are features that characterise this family. Hind femora of this species are yellowish brown, and the female has a small yellowish pouch under the 5th abdominal segment.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
On umbellifers and composites such as Ragwort, especially in drier areas.
When to see it
June to September.
Life History
Larvae are internal parasites of bumblebees.
UK Status
Local in Britain.
VC55 Status
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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