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Snail Parasite Blowfly

Amenia imperialis

Photo by ShannaB
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I was so excited to come across a fly all dressed up in green and gold and ready to cheer on the Aussies at the London Olympics! Thanks to Argybee for confirming the ID.

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Snail Parasite Blowfly (Amenia imperialis)

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Snail Parasite Blowfly

Amenia imperialis

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Mark Ridgway
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Comments (5)
ShannaB
Thanks everyone, and special thanks to Argybee for confirming the ID.
keithp2012
That looks identical to greenbottle flies except for the orange face, what a neat looking fly!
Mark Ridgway
Amazing. Looks like it's made of plastic parts - a toy fly! Ok let's id it...

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PublishedMarch 9, 2012

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