Thecophora

Thecophora
Thecophora cf. pusilla, dorsal view
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Conopidae
Subfamily: Myopinae
Genus: Thecophora
Rondani, 1845
Synonyms

Thecophora is a genus of thick-headed fly from the family Conopidae.[1]

Thecophora atra
Thecophora atra, North Wales
Thecophora sp.

They are frequently found on flowers. They are endoparasites of other insects, specially bees.

  1. ^ Smith, K.G.V. (1969). Diptera: Conopidae. Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects. Vol. 10 pt 3a. Royal Entomological Society of London. pp. 19 pp.