Mantid-associate

Guides

• Desmometopa varipalpis

  freeloader fly

  Desmometopa varipalpis is a species of freeloader fly in the family Milichiidae, described by Malloch in 1927. It is found in Europe and the Galápagos Islands. Like other members of its genus, it has been observed engaging in kleptoparasitism, feeding on prey captured by spiders and praying mantids.

  kleptoparasitismMilichiidaeDipteraEuropeGalápagosspider-associatemantid-associatehoney-bee