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Flesh Fly

Family Sarcophagidae, Sarcophaga sp.

Photo by Andrea Lim
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Field Notes

Description:

Fly to approx 10mm in length. The majority breed in carrion or rotting vegetation, producing live maggots directly onto the food source.

Habitat:

It was observed on a small pile of steaming mess. (no wonder he was rubbing his feet together with glee)

Reference Links:

Flesh Flies - Sarcophagidae - Overview, Flesh fly

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