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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Flies (Diptera) » Calyptratae » Oestroidea » Flesh Flies (Sarcophagidae) » Sarcophaginae » Sarcophaga
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Flesh Fly - Sarcophaga - Sarcophaga
Copyright © 2008 Ted Kropiewnicki

Flesh Fly - Sarcophaga - Sarcophaga
Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
August 10, 2008
Size: ~ 13 mm
After several "safety" shots, I approached this fly and extended my hand. I was somewhat surprised that there was no hesitation - the fly flew onto my hand and began to explore it. It stayed with me while I moved my left hand to get photos with the camera in my right hand. By its behavior, it was a very Friendly Fly - hope someone can confirm.

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Contributed by Ted Kropiewnicki on 25 August, 2008 - 4:30pm
Last updated 26 August, 2008 - 9:20pm

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