Thick-headed Fly - Physocephala

Moved

… john and jane balaban, 13 December, 2006 - 9:14pm

Physocephala

same as my comment on

… Keith Bayless, 13 December, 2006 - 8:36pm

Thick-headed fly

Either Physocephala or Physoconops, can't keep 'em straight:-). Did you know these flies are parasites of adult bees and wasps? The female fly actually molests its host in midair, and forces its egg between the segments of the host's abdomen. Talk about a drive-by shooting!

… Eric R. Eaton, 5 September, 2004 - 7:22pm

Physoconops sp.

Thanks Eric,

Definitely a Physoconops, especially after seeing these images on Cedar Creek's site. I'll hafta make a quick guide page...

What I'll do is include both possible genus (Physocephala & Physoconops) on a guide page until we can sort the images out...sound good?

… Tony DiTerlizzi, 16 October, 2004 - 9:56am

Thick-headed fly?

Take a look at Troy's image:

… Richard Leung, 5 September, 2004 - 6:14pm