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Flesh-fly

Sarcophaga carnaria

Description:

Adult has greyish body but shows chequered markings on abdomen. Eyes are red and feet proportionately large.

Habitat:

Attracted to carrion and carcasses on which female gives birth to live young. Seldom ventures indoors. Common and widespread.

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Dangermouse
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Dangermouse

Algarve, Portugal

Spotted on Aug 22, 2011
Submitted on Aug 26, 2011

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