Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 403

This species, known as Sicus ferrugineus, is found throughout much of Europe and is commonly found in hedgerows and flower meadows. The adults are reddish-brown or yellow-brown in color, with a large inflated-looking head and reddish eyes. They feed on nectar or pollen from various plant species. The larvae of this species are endoparasites of bumblebees, and they pupate and overwinter in their hosts.