Fly - Botanophila Fugax
Taken at Strathclyde Park on 5th May 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 105 mm macro lens.
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Botanophila Fugax
Taken in Jim's garden on 2nd May 2020 using Nikon D500 with Nikon 105 mm macro lens.
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Fly - Botanophila Fugax
Fly - Botanophila Fugax
Species :
Order:
Family:
Local names: 		Botanophila fugax.
Diptera.
Anthomyiidae.
Larval Food:
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Flies/Found:
Feature:
 		Larvae bore into stems of plants.
Nectar, pollen.
Well vegetated or flower rich places, especially around Elder and Tansy.
Spring - Autumn