Dilophus [Philia] febrilis (Linnaeus 1758) (Family Bibionidae)


Male

Female

Length: 3.5-8mm, Wing Length: 3.5-7mm
Egg Larva Pupa Imago
? ? ? March - May
(Earliest: 14.5)
July - September
(Earliest: 9.8)

Habitat:
Heath and Moorland
Food:
(Larva)

Dead Leaves, Compost
Roots
Food:
(Adult)

Heracleum sphondylium Nectar

Several Asteraceae Nectar

Calluna vulgaris Nectar


Pictures © 2003, 2005, 2006 J.K. Lindsey

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