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Flesh Fly

Sarcophaga sp.

Habitat:

another creature probably disturbed and then flown to a light area to sit until day light

Notes:

file #grey fly 994 Identification thanks to Andrea Lim

1 Species ID Suggestions

Andrea Lim
Andrea Lim 11 years ago
Flesh Fly
Sarcophaga sp. Sarcophaga


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2 Comments

StephenSolomons
StephenSolomons 11 years ago

Your identification is good so I will change the spotting details. Thank you Andrea Lim

StephenSolomons
StephenSolomons 11 years ago

Thank you Andrea. I was worried about the long shape of the abdomen. Can anyone verify that it is normal for a Flesh Fly?

StephenSolomons
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StephenSolomons

Gosford, New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on Mar 14, 2013
Submitted on Apr 3, 2013

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