One of the first insects out in the spring. Often visit dandelion and common chickweed flowers.
The only known host is the caterpillar of a species of owlet moth (Noctuidae) in the genus Lithophane. – Kaufman p.310
21 March 2020
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Epalpus signifer
(Early Tachinid Fly)
On side of the shed
Epalpus signifer
(Early Tachinid Fly)
Epalpus signifer
(Early Tachinid Fly)
Epalpus signifer
(Early Tachinid Fly)
Epalpus signifer
(Early Tachinid Fly)
Epalpus signifer
(Early Tachinid Fly)
Epalpus signifer
(Early Tachinid Fly)
On Common Chickweed flowers
Epalpus signifer
(Early Tachinid Fly)
On Common Chickweed flowers
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The only known host is the caterpillar of a species of owlet moth (Noctuidae) in the genus Lithophane. – Kaufman p.310
21 March 2020
- Links
- iNaturalist
- Insect Insights, a Bi-Weekly Buford Blog by Karen Richards:
- BugGuide
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Epalpus signifer
(Early Tachinid Fly)
