Tachinid Flies are parasitic, laying their eggs in caterpillars and their larvae develop inside the host. The body has bristles and prefers damp areas

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Tachinid Flies are parasitic, laying their eggs in caterpillars and their larvae develop inside the host. The body has bristles and it prefers damp habitats.

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Location: Lowestoft, UK
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