Physocephala rufipes
Description
Length 7 to 15 mm. A strangely shaped fly with a 'waisted' appearance. The head and thorax area are quite broad, and the end of the abdomen has a bulbous ending.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Flower rich areas.
When to see it
May to August.
Life History
The adults are nectar feeders, regularly visiting flowers. Larvae parasitise bumblebees.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in the southern half of Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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