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Flesh Fly Diptera - Sarcophaga This is a Flesh fly; Genus Sarcophaga. The adults usually feed on nectar, fruit juices, sap and honeydew. They are found near decaying materials, carcasses, and dung (as seen here). They don't bite. And they are helpful with forensic entomology. They are one of the first arrive on a dead carcass, so investigators can determine time of death. I first thought this was a common housefly, but its red eyes and gray stripes gave it away.  Flesh fly,Fly,Genus Sarcophaga,Insects,Musca Click/tap to enlarge

Flesh Fly Diptera - Sarcophaga

This is a Flesh fly; Genus Sarcophaga. The adults usually feed on nectar, fruit juices, sap and honeydew. They are found near decaying materials, carcasses, and dung (as seen here). They don't bite. And they are helpful with forensic entomology. They are one of the first arrive on a dead carcass, so investigators can determine time of death. I first thought this was a common housefly, but its red eyes and gray stripes gave it away.

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  1. Great shot and great story, promoted to the homepage carrousel. Posted 14 years ago
    1. thank you! Posted 14 years ago

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Uploaded Aug 19, 2011.