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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 /> <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/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/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/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/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/109399/fly_-_pollenia_intermedia.html" title="Fly - Pollenia intermedia"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/109399_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=gdFPlu3QIJGAKsd%2FNQzuP1Rzcj0%3D" width="200" height="158" alt="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 /> 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<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 Diptera,Geotagged,Pollenia,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter,cluster fly,fly" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

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!

Habitat: Semi-rural area

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

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. 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

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. 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

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 /> 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<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 Diptera,Geotagged,Pollenia,Pollenia intermedia,United States,Winter,cluster fly,fly

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The Pollenia intermedia

Pollenia intermedia is a fly in the family Polleniidae.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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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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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/166s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.