Sicus ferrugineus Fly Sicus ferrugineus

The Sicus ferrugineus Fly is a Thick-head (Conopid) fly native to much of Europe. Other Sicus species look similar, with a longish body rolled under at rest and a yellow face with short antennae.

The genus is one of several "Bee-grabbers" which lay eggs in bees. It is some 8-13mm long. The adults feed on flower nectar and pollen. The larvae are parasites of bumble bees.