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Flesh Fly

Sarcophaga carnaria

Photo by Liam
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33.32, -82.0062

Field Notes

Description:

Some type of fly. Help appreciated.

Habitat:

Chicken Poop

Notes:

Bigger than the rest of the flies around.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Liam
Yes, that's it. Thanks a bunch :)
Doryreed
This is a flesh fly. Probably Sarcophaga carnaria or something similar.

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PublishedAugust 16, 2011

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