How to Identify Conopidae
Conopidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diptera, class Insecta. The family contains 21 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Conopidae Species
Physocephala sagittaria (Say, 1823)
Physocephala sagittaria (Say, 1823)
Physocephala sagittaria is a thick-headed fly species whose larvae develop insid…
Conops quadrifasciatus De Geer, 1776
Conops quadrifasciatus De Geer, 1776
Conops quadrifasciatus is a wasp-like conopid fly common across Europe and parts…
Conops vesicularis Linnaeus, 1761
Conops vesicularis Linnaeus, 1761
Conops vesicularis is a European parasitic fly species whose larvae develop insi…
Physocephala tibialis (Say, 1829)
Physocephala tibialis (Say, 1829)
Physocephala tibialis is a North American thick-headed fly that parasitizes bee …
Physocephala marginata (Say, 1823)
Physocephala marginata (Say, 1823)
Physocephala marginata is a thick-headed fly species that parasitizes Anthophora…
Conops flavipes Linnaeus, 1758
Conops flavipes Linnaeus, 1758
Conops flavipes is a common European fly whose larvae are endoparasites of bumbl…
Sicus ferrugineus (Linnaeus, 1761)
Sicus ferrugineus (Linnaeus, 1761)
Sicus ferrugineus is a common conopid species found across most of Europe, with …
Physocephala texana (Williston, 1882)
Physocephala texana (Williston, 1882)
Physocephala texana is a parasitic thick-headed fly species in the Conopidae fam…
Physocephala rufipes (Fabricius, 1781)
Physocephala rufipes (Fabricius, 1781)
Physocephala rufipes is a common European fly species whose larvae are endoparas…
Myopa clausa Loew, 1866
Myopa clausa Loew, 1866
Myopa clausa is a species of thick-headed flies in the Conopidae family found in…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Conopidae?
Conopidae animals belong to the Diptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 21 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Conopidae?
Conopidae is classified in the order Diptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 21 accepted species worldwide.
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