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Photo#162596
Fly in pan trap
Copyright © 2006 Beatriz Moisset

Fly in pan trap
Willow Grove, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
May 22, 2006
Size: 7 mm.
Just another fly.
Southeastern PA.

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Contributed by Beatriz Moisset on 27 December, 2007 - 4:05pm
Last updated 23 July, 2009 - 1:35pm

Sarcophagidae?
I am inclined toward Sarcophagidae because photo 1 shows a hind of a red male postabdomen
… Norm Woodley, 23 July, 2009 - 2:49pm login or register to post comments

 
FWIW, I had the same thought.
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… Ron Hemberger, 23 July, 2009 - 7:14pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
I didn't realize that the red part was so significant. It shows very well in the ventral view.
… Beatriz Moisset, 23 July, 2009 - 4:36pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Tachinidae.
Before deciding whether to frass, I replaced it with a lighter version and added another view. I also have a ventral view if needed, but in general I don't like flies with their legs up in the air.
… Beatriz Moisset, 23 July, 2009 - 1:28pm login or register to post comments

Tachinidae ??
Photo is too dark to be sure...might also be a Sarcophagidae
… Norm Woodley, 23 July, 2009 - 1:12pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Tachinidae.
… Beatriz Moisset, 27 January, 2008 - 3:19pm login or register to post comments

tachinidae
this one might be IDed one day due to the weird loop in the m vein.
… Keith Bayless, 27 January, 2008 - 11:56am login or register to post comments

 
the folded membrane is responsible for the weird loop
on a more constructive note.......
… v belov, 15 April, 2009 - 6:09pm login or register to post comments

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