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Big Black Fly - Calliphora

Big Black Fly - Calliphora
Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
May 11, 2007
Size: 15mm
I thought that perhaps the lack of blue metallic sheen and the size might mean it's a Tachinid? I found it sunning itself on my brick wall.

Moved
Moved from Tachinidae.

I'd lean more towards Calliph
I'd lean more towards Calliphora

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