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Oriental Latrine Fly

Chrysomya megacephala

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Description:

Small fly, with large red eyes and bottle green box-like body.

Habitat:

Very common fly in urban areas of Australasia, and spreading all over Palearctic since half a century.

Reference Links:

Chrysomya megacephala - Wikipedia

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