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Narcissus bulb fly

Narcissus bulb fly

Larva — Diptera

What is an opportunist?

An "opportunist" is a population (fungi, bacteria, insects…) that takes advantage of a favourable environment to settle in, multiply and feed on it. It often develops when the natural defences of the affected organism are weakened — for genetic reasons or linked to context (water stress, deficiencies, nutritional imbalances, overcrowding…). This is typically the case in monocultures, where a single host plant, uniform and present in large numbers, offers ideal ground for it to spread.

Identification key : Maggot (fly larva) (Larva) Flies (brachyceran Diptera) (Adult (and nymphs resembling the adult))

Scientific name : Merodon equestris

Other names : Large narcissus fly

Hairy hoverfly 11 to 13 mm long that mimics a bumblebee. The female lays near the neck of narcissus bulbs and other Amaryllidaceae and Liliaceae; the larva enters the bulb and eats out the inside over summer and winter, so the plant fails to grow or produces only a few thin leaves. A single larva usually destroys a bulb.

Crops affected : Bulbs and seasonal plants

Source : Merodon equestris (LAMTEQ)[Overview] — EPPO Global Database — EPPO

This page lists the bio-preparations in the collection that other references associate with this opportunist: Narcissus bulb fly.

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See also

Crops

Bulbs and seasonal plants

Opportunists of the same crops

Tomato spotted wilt virus Tulip fire

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