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mummified tachinid fly This insect is consumed by a systemic fungus. Australia,Entomophthora muscae,Fall,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge

mummified tachinid fly

This insect is consumed by a systemic fungus.

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  1. View Mark Ridgway's profile
    Mark Ridgway
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    ?Entomophthora muscae Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
      Martin Lagerwey
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      That's it! Thanks Mark.
      Posted 9 years ago
    2. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      That's very impressive! Posted 9 years ago
  3. View Vodkaman's profile
    Vodkaman
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    Great image.

    Dave     Posted 9 years ago

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The Fly Death Fungi

"Entomophthora muscae" is a species of pathogenic fungus in the order Entomophthorales which causes a fatal disease in flies. It can cause epizootic outbreaks of disease in houseflies and has been investigated as a potential biological control agent.

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Similar species: Entomophthorales
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Apr 26, 2016. Captured May 10, 2015 09:53 in 105 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 450D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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