Flesh-fly, moscarda de la carne

Description:

Flesh flies belong to the family Sarcophagidae. They differ from most flies in that they are ovoviviparous, opportunistically depositing hatched or hatching maggots instead of eggs on carrion, dung, decaying material, or open wounds of mammals; hence their common name. Some flesh fly larvae are internal parasites of other insects. Sarcophaginae are medium to large flies 0.2-1.8 cm, with black and gray longitudinal stripes on the thorax and checkering on the abdomen. Other key features include red eyes and a bristled abdomen.

Habitat:

Orchard in high mountains (1500 m). Sierra de Gredos

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/640 sec.; f/13; ISO Speed Rating: 400. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.