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Entomophthora muscae
The German name "Fliegentöter" for this pathogenic fungus means translated simply "flykiller". It affects mainly Dungflies and Houseflies and causes a fatal fungal disease.
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Thanks, Jeannette
Great spotting :)
Thanks Mayra and Argy
Super spotting Lars. Looks like from another planet.
Wow, fascinating! Great capture!!
Thanks a lot for the help, Keith and gatorfellows - I changed the category to Fungi and used the German name for it since I failed to find an English.
I agree with KeithRoragen. Here is an example of a fungus and how it effect and looks when it occurs in flies. Not saying that this is the fungus that is on your fly. Just more information and photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entomophtho...
Thanks Maria and Gerardo
Fungus infected fly.
Wow great shot :)
wow. what a shot!