Cacoxenus indagator explained

Cacoxenus indagator is a species of fruit fly. It is a kleptoparasite, laying its eggs in the pollen-filled nest cells of mason bees.^[1] On account of its ability to break out of those cells once hatched, it is commonly known as the Houdini fly.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Houdini fly found in Washington . Washington State Department of Agriculture . 24 May 2021.
2. Web site: Natter . Jean R. . A new Pest of Mason Bees: The "Houdini" Fly . OSU Metro-area Master Gardener Program . 10 January 2021 . Oregon State University . 24 May 2021.
3. News: Marshall . Michael . Zoologer: Houdini fly inflates head to break walls . 24 May 2021 . New Scientist.