David Element
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Flies 13 - Ladybird
Flies
LADYBIRD
FLY Gymnosoma rotundatum
LADYBIRD
FLY Gymnosoma rotundatum
LADYBIRD
FLY Gymnosoma rotundatum
LADYBIRD
FLY Gymnosoma rotundatum
LADYBIRD
FLIES Gymnosoma rotundatum
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The
vernacular name of the distinctive and uncommon Ladybird Fly Gymnosoma rotundatum
refers to the pattern of black spots on the rounded abdomen of this shieldbug parasite but (as is often the case for ladybirds)
the markings are inconsistent. This fly favours calcareous habitats in the
South East of England and it is often attracted by composite flowers.
RECOMMENDED WEBSITE:
Chris Raper's useful and informative site: http://tachinidae.org.uk/site/index.php contains photographs
of numerous live and set specimens of European Tachinid Flies.
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