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Small Grey Hairy Tachinid Fly

Palexorista sp.

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

Red eyed tachinid type fly.

Habitat:

Perched on gumleaf

Notes:

Thanks for the ID and link Argybee
I don't know flies. What do you think Argybee?

Reference Links:

Small Grey Hairy Tachinid Fly - Palexorista sp.

Species ID Suggestions

Flesh-fly

Diptera family Sarcophagidae

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eulalia rubio
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Small Grey Hairy Tachinid Fly

Palexorista sp.

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Mark Ridgway
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Comments (6)
MartinL
Thanks for the ID ArgyBee
Mark Ridgway
Fabulous name for a fly - really imaginitive - almost as good as 'Similar carpet'
Mark Ridgway
Small Grey Hairy Tachinid Fly http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_tachinids/SmallGreyHairyTachinidFly.html
MartinL
Thanks for your feedback. I think we can only identify this to the genus level , since they are so similar. (Sarcophaga sp.)
ShannaB
I think it's a Flesh Fly too, but I'm not sure which one. http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_muscoid/SARCOPHAGIDAE.htm
MartinL
Thanks for that rapid ID. I love the literal latin translation (sarco = flesh; phagus = to eat)

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PublishedMarch 18, 2012

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