Insect · GBIF taxon 1523472
Tritoxa incurva
Tritoxa incurvaAlso known as Curved Picture-Winged Fly, Garlic Bulb Fly
Curved picture-winged flies feature distinctively banded wings with dramatic, S-curved dark brown patterns. Adults are frequently encountered resting on foliage or flowers in sunlit gardens and open fields during summer months. Their larvae develop inside the bulbs and roots of plants, particularly wild and domestic species in the onion family.
InsectPatterned WingsPollinator
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Nectar
- Plant Sap
- Honeydew
Predators
- Spiders
- Robber Flies
- Songbirds
ThreatsAgricultural pesticide use and habitat alteration
HabitatsMeadows, agricultural land, gardens, and grassy field margins
Life span1–2 months as adults
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyUlidiidae
- SpeciesTritoxa incurva
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Approach Slowly: Move carefully near low vegetation, as these flies easily flush when disturbed.
- Look at Wings: Examine the bold, dark wing bands for the characteristic curve that identifies the species.
- Check Allium Plants: Look for adults perching on wild garlic or onion flowers during bright summer days.
Agricultural Competitor Rasbak / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Alie / C.A. Kratzer, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Alie / C.A. Kratzer · cc-by-sa
Family Relative (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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