Physocephala rufipes (Fabricius, 1781)
Thick-headed Flies belong to the Conopidae family, but certain anatomical features, suggest that they are closely related to hoverflies. Several species are excellent wasp mimics and the larvae of this parasitic family feed internally in bees and wasps. The adults are nectar feeders, regularly visiting flowers. These P. rufipes were found and photographed near Walesby on 25/07/06 (lower photographs) and Sherwood Forest CP in July 2011.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Physocephala rufipes

 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Richard Rogers. Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Sherwood Forest Trust (2008 Oak Tree Heath invertebrate survey). Pauline Bradford. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Stuart Warrington. The National Trust (Clumber Park invertebrate records). Brian Wetton.

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Updated November 2022
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