Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Strange Phenomenon, Hoverfly ---> fungal infection

Posted by Rudi VM on 12-10-2016 10:00
#1
Found a lot off these hovers (I think Melanostoma scalare), hanging on grass-flowers september 13th early in the morning. On closer inspection, most seem dead with ruptured abdomens.
Can someone shed a light on this phenomenon ?
Edited by Rudi VM on 13-10-2016 11:45

Posted by piros on 12-10-2016 11:41
#2
Looks like the fungal infection by Entomophthora muscae.
Greetings,
Henrik

Posted by Rudi VM on 13-10-2016 11:44
#3
Thanks Henrik for the info.

Kind regards, Rudi