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It's a fly--not superman at all.. - Chrysomya megacephala
Copyright © 2008 Jason W.

It's a fly--not superman at all.. - Chrysomya megacephala
Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida, USA
Yet another insect I know just about nothing about - FLYS
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Contributed by Jason W. on 12 August, 2008 - 11:32pm
Last updated 14 August, 2008 - 12:03pm

Not sure, but I think it's a Hairy Maggot Blowfly
In this case, the scientific name sounds better: Chrysomya megacephala. You can tell it's a male because the eyes touch at the top.

Bad as that name may be, there are also Rabid Wolf Spiders lurking here at Bug Guide.
… Ron Hemberger, 13 August, 2008 - 12:39am login or register to post comments

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