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Flesh Fly

Sarcophaga carnaria

Taken 2nd August 06. It is around 1/2" or more long. Feeds on nectar, rotting carrion and dung.

by wallaby1 Aug 2, 2006 10:22 PM

It has large feet and patterned to camouflage.

by wallaby1 Aug 2, 2006 10:26 PM

by bootandall Feb 26, 2009 9:03 AM

by DMersh Dec 1, 2010 10:13 AM

The Flesh Fly has distinctive markings on its back found mainly outdoors

by RosinaBloom Sep 5, 2012 2:41 AM

Spotted in late April on a 'Cream Mink' Protea at Waihi Beach, NZ

by RosinaBloom Apr 24, 2014 3:10 AM

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Order

Diptera

Family

Sarcophagidae

Genus

Sarcophaga

Species

carnaria

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