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Oriental latrine fly

Chrysomya megacephala

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Description:

It's not that I'm a huge fly fan, but this largish fella - length approx. 1 cm / 0.4 inches - was hanging around on the top edge of my laptop, like he wanted his photo taken… He had the decency to keep fairly still, so here are a couple of shots…

Habitat:

(House in) Hills overlooking Manila.

Species ID Suggestions

Oriental latrine fly

Chrysomya megacephala

Comments (5)

Whahhh!!! You're kidding Mark, what a name!! Thanks so much for the ID! (Am glad I had that photo session in blissful ignorance of his name.)
Good one Ann. You can wipe your laptop now :)
It's good he obliged - he's got interesting head parts - nice shots !
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PublishedJune 17, 2013

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