Big-Headed Flies

Family Pipunculidae

Cephalops sp.. Photo:Stephanie Boucher

The larvae are parasitoids of Homoptera, especially leafhoppers and planthoppers. The adults are often seen hovering in and over vegetation. Pipunculidae are small, dark coloured flies that are characterized by the large, hemispherical head covered almost entirely by the large eyes. The wings are long and narrow.