Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombylius major still ?

Posted by David Gibbs on 27-03-2007 18:59
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LordV wrote:
Thanks David :)
Do the adults overwinter ?
Brian V.


no, they overwinter in their host burrow, either as full fed larvae or pupae, if former then pupating in late winter, in the case of major and discolor emerging March April (males usually first) leaving their pupal exuvia sticking out of the soil.