Skip to main content
Today is World Environment Day!
Close

Flesh Fly

Sarcophaga Sp.

Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

40.8733, -75.5975

Field Notes

Description:

Is this a a typical fly or something really special. About 3/4 inch. It has a long stinger.

Habitat:

On the detached garage/workshop siding near the meadow.

Notes:

Using a flash just far enough away on macro x 3 really did the trick since it was just about to rain.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Of course it's special ;) I can't be certain but I believe it's a type of Flesh Fly (Sarcophagidae family). There are a lot to choose from! I could be wrong though. Flies are tricky.
Photographed
PublishedNovember 22, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies