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Flesh Fly

Sarcophaga sp.

Description:

This fly is bigger than the normal housefly. Its thorax has black and pale yellow bands alternately.

Habitat:

Kawang Forest Reserve, Sabah, Malaysia

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2 Comments

PuikiatHoo
PuikiatHoo 9 years ago

I think you're right. The patterns on its thorax and abdomen fit the description. :)

Rahul Upadhyay
Rahul Upadhyay 9 years ago

This seems to be a flesh fly, Sarcophaga species. :)

PuikiatHoo
Spotted by
PuikiatHoo

Beaufort, Sabah, Malaysia

Spotted on Apr 6, 2015
Submitted on Apr 10, 2015

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