Conops Fly vs Yellow Ophion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | Yellow Ophion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Ophion obscuratus |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Conops Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly with yellow legs and a narrow waist. Females parasitize adult bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Chases bumblebees in flight and forcefully deposits an egg inside the bee's abdomen during a brief mid-air grapple.
Yellow Ophion
A laterally flattened, tawny-yellow parasitoid wasp active at dusk and after dark. Its larvae develop as internal parasitoids of noctuid moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its laterally compressed abdomen is thought to help it slip between grass blades when searching for host caterpillars.