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Fly - Sarcophaga
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Fly - Sarcophaga
Kenner, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA
February 20, 2008
Pretty sure this is a Flesh Fly but no idea of the species. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
Contributed by Ron M. on 17 April, 2008 - 3:18am
Last updated 17 August, 2009 - 1:43am

Yes.
Genus Sarcophaga, maybe S. bullata, an abundant and widespread species.
… Eric R. Eaton, 17 April, 2008 - 3:42pm

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