Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Conopidae - Leopoldius calceatus.

Posted by sd on 25-09-2018 20:01
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Interesting it was found on Potentilla. Female L signatus are to be found chasing social wasps on ivy (Hedera helix) flowers here in September. With practice, they can be seperated from Vespula by their direct flight and their brighter cleaner yellow colouration. The males are also at Hedera.
I will be looking out for L calceatus in addition from now on!

Steve