About Sicus ferrugineus (Linnaeus, 1761)
Adults of Sicus ferrugineus reach a body length of 8–13 millimetres (0.31–0.51 inches). Most of the body is colored reddish-brown or yellow-brown. The head is yellow, quite large and has an inflated appearance, with a bubble-like structure at the front and narrow cheeks. The short antennae are brown; their second segment is the same length as or longer than the third segment. The large eyes are reddish. The legs and the final segments of the abdomen are often darkened. The abdomen is long with a round cross-section, and its seventh segment is oblong and conical. When at rest, the abdomen is usually folded forward. In females, the theca is barely distinguishable. The wings are transparent, but have a reddish-yellow coloration at their base. This species is common across most of Europe. As conopids, they primarily live in hedgerows and flower meadows.
