About Cylindrical Tachinid
A slender, wasp-like parasitic fly with a narrow cylindrical abdomen. Parasitizes shieldbugs by laying eggs directly onto the host. Found in warm, flower-rich habitats.
Did You Know?
Its wasp-like appearance is a remarkable case of mimicry in a group of true flies.
Distribution
Where Cylindrical Tachinid can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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Orbitrock. (2026). Cylindrical Tachinid (Cylindromyia brassicaria). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/cylindrical-tachinid
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