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Cluster fly

pollenia sp.

Description:

small fly 6-7mm short, golden coloured hairs on its thorax,

Habitat:

found these in heath and woodland area although often turn up in homes (also known as the attic fly)

Notes:

Unlike blowflies these flies lay their eggs in soil and larvae infect earthworms

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RikMartin
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RikMartin

North Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Aug 18, 2016
Submitted on Aug 18, 2016

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