Trichopoda pennipes

The adult fly is about the size of a house fly and may hover above squash plants in search of prey. It has a bright orange abdomen, velvety black head and thorax, and a fringe of short black hairs on the hind legs.

Term type: Biological Control Agent
Units: kg
Scientific name: Trichopoda pennipes

Subclass of

HESTIA Glossary