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Fly - Pollenia intermedia I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Semi-rural area<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109405/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html" title="Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/109405_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=FuGdrHGYKQAAjGDeiJw%2Br0vw5vo%3D" width="200" height="172" alt="Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp. I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109399/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109404/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109403/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109402/ocelli_cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109401/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109400/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html Geotagged,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109404/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html" title="Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/109404_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=yT%2FCQ%2FdfjeQm83%2B4J5gG2pVZLsw%3D" width="200" height="160" alt="Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp. Showing abdominal pattern.<br /> <br /> I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109399/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109405/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109403/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109402/ocelli_cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109401/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109400/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html Geotagged,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109403/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html" title="Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/109403_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=WS7L60KHfV77jPdVFxszKWjT6XI%3D" width="200" height="168" alt="Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp. Showing golden scales on thorax.<br /> <br /> I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109404/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109399/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109405/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109402/ocelli_cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109401/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109400/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> Geotagged,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109402/ocelli_cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html" title="Ocelli (Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp.)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/109402_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=TUnDpQh47egP7hINLv13UngNoc8%3D" width="200" height="154" alt="Ocelli (Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp.) You can see 3 ocelli between the compound eyes.<br /> <br /> I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109403/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109401/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109400/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109399/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109405/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109404/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> Geotagged,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter,ocelli" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109401/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html" title="Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/109401_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=0bCcfzG8ejJKhLs6Pp97DhPG5lA%3D" width="200" height="160" alt="Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp. One diagnostic criterion for Pollenia pediculata is a tuft of setae on the venter of the wing. I don&#039;t think that this fly has that, but I took a photo of the area just in case as I am unsure.<br /> <br /> I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109402/ocelli_cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109400/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109399/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109405/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109404/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109403/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html Geotagged,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109400/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html" title="Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/109400_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=Qf%2FElijjKdrBWQof4zjsacHNBzs%3D" width="200" height="148" alt="Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp. I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109401/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109402/ocelli_cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109403/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109404/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109405/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109399/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html Geotagged,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter" /></a></figure> Diptera,Geotagged,Pollenia,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter,cluster fly,fly Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Fly - Pollenia intermedia

I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!

Habitat: Semi-rural area

Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp. I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109399/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109404/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109403/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109402/ocelli_cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109401/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109400/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html Geotagged,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter

Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp. Showing abdominal pattern.<br /> <br /> I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109399/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109405/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109403/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109402/ocelli_cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109401/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109400/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html Geotagged,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter

Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp. Showing golden scales on thorax.<br /> <br /> I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109404/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109399/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109405/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109402/ocelli_cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109401/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109400/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> Geotagged,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter

Ocelli (Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp.) You can see 3 ocelli between the compound eyes.<br /> <br /> I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109403/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109401/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109400/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109399/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109405/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109404/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> Geotagged,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter,ocelli

Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp. One diagnostic criterion for Pollenia pediculata is a tuft of setae on the venter of the wing. I don't think that this fly has that, but I took a photo of the area just in case as I am unsure.<br /> <br /> I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109402/ocelli_cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109400/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109399/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109405/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109404/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109403/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html Geotagged,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter

Cluster Fly - Pollenia sp. I found this fly lying on the snow, on its back and nearly dead. I carried it around in my hand for awhile to see if it would revive. After a few minutes, it started to twitch a bit. But, outdoor temps were 10F (-12C) and we were expecting nearly half a foot of snow. So, I did the unthinkable and took the fly inside and killed it in my freezer. I rationalize that it would have died outside anyway and was nearly dead when I found it. I figured that it would be a good chance for me to play around with my indoor lighting and take some diagnostic shots. Sorry fly!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109401/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109402/ocelli_cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109403/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109404/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109405/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/109399/cluster_fly_-_pollenia_sp.html Geotagged,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Interesting to find a fly in February, although I did spot the first one in the garden as well. Good job on documenting it so well. Posted 4 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Thanks. I am not happy with the photos, but shared them anyway for the sake of the details. It was weird to see the fly outside and my guess is that it either wandered over from the farm or came from a neighbor's house? Posted 4 years ago
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    Nice close ups! Posted 4 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Thanks Marta! Posted 4 years ago
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    Great macro Posted 4 years ago
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      Thanks! Posted 4 years ago
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    Excellent Posted 4 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Thanks :) Posted 4 years ago

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The Pollenia intermedia

Pollenia intermedia is a fly in the family Polleniidae.

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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Feb 20, 2021. Captured Feb 20, 2021 15:41 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • 100mm
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