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Sarcophaga
Large fly, usually with red eyes. The typical patterns are lengthwise darker stripes on the thorax and dark and light square dots on the abdomen.
Worldwide. This one was hanging about on the shrubs and on the Rue with other flower flies and beetles.
Not all flies in this species are carrion or dung feeders. Some steal prey or live most of their life using a host.
Spotted on May 9, 2012
Submitted on May 10, 2012
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