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Blowfly - Chrysomya megacephala? - Chrysomya megacephala - male
Copyright © 2008 Nikasha

Blowfly - Chrysomya megacephala? - Chrysomya megacephala - Male
Ft. Myers, Florida, USA
September 24, 2008
Those big red eyes seemed to take up his entire head.
Contributed by Nikasha on 25 October, 2008 - 6:15pm
Last updated 14 November, 2008 - 7:24pm

Your ID is good.
While no expert, I've shot several of these.
… Ron Hemberger, 25 October, 2008 - 8:58pm

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