Conopidae Collection

Discover the fascinating world of Conopidae, or thick-headed flies. These intriguing insects, such as the Sicus ferrugineus (Picture No

Thick-headed Fly (Sicus ferrugineus)

Thick-headed Fly -Conops quadrifasciatus-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Conopidae Collection: Picture No. 10874806

Picture No. 10874806
Big-headed Fly - captured by crab spider (Thomisus sp.) whilst visiting flower (Conopidae sp.) Date:

Conopidae Collection: Picture No. 10874807

Picture No. 10874807
Big-headed Fly - captured by crab spider (Thomisus sp.) whilst visiting flower (Conopidae sp.) Date:

Conopidae Collection: Thick-headed fly on a flower C018 / 2387

Thick-headed fly on a flower C018 / 2387
Thick-headed fly (family Conopidae) on a flower. Conopid flies are distributed worldwide except for the poles and many of the Pacific islands. Photographed in Cantabria, Spain

Conopidae Collection: Thick-headed fly on a flower C018 / 2385

Thick-headed fly on a flower C018 / 2385
Thick-headed fly (family Conopidae) on a flower. Conopid flies are distributed worldwide except for the poles and many of the Pacific islands. Photographed in Cantabria, Spain

Conopidae Collection: Thick-headed fly C018 / 2386

Thick-headed fly C018 / 2386
Thick-headed fly. Close-up of the head of a thick-headed fly (family Conopidae), showing its mouthparts (lower right), one of its large compound eyes (dark, oval), and short antennae (upper right)

Conopidae Collection: Conopid fly C016 / 4714

Conopid fly C016 / 4714
Conopid fly (Myopa buccata) on a plant. Conopid flies (family Conopidae) are common throughout much of Europe. Their larvae are endoparasites of bumble bees (Bombus sp.). Photographed in the UK

Thick-headed Fly (Sicus ferrugineus) adult, resting on leaf, Norfolk, England, june

Conopidae Collection: Thick-headed Conopid Fly (Physocephala rufipes) adult, resting on buds, Leicestershire, England

Thick-headed Conopid Fly (Physocephala rufipes) adult, resting on buds, Leicestershire, England, august

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Discover the fascinating world of Conopidae, or thick-headed flies. These intriguing insects, such as the Sicus ferrugineus (Picture No. 10874806 & 10874807) and Conops quadrifasciatus, are often found in Europe, including Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. Known for their thick heads and distinctive markings they can commonly seen resting on flowers (C018 / 2385, 2386, and 2387) or buds (C016 / 4714 and Physocephala rufipes images). These flies play a crucial role in pollination and are essential components of various ecosystems. Explore more about these captivating creatures and appreciate their beauty and importance in nature.