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LARGE fly - Muscidae? - Cuterebra
Copyright © 2006 Kevin Prier

LARGE fly - Muscidae? - Cuterebra
Eugene, Willamette valley, Lane County, Oregon, USA
October 8, 2006
Size: 18-19mm

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Contributed by Kevin Prier on 8 October, 2006 - 8:13pm
Last updated 12 October, 2006 - 6:05pm

Looks more like a bot fly
images in the guide here
… john and jane balaban, 8 October, 2006 - 8:19pm login or register to post comments

 
Bot fly
That's it all right. Probably grew up in one of our squirrels... Anyone know Genus/species?
… Kevin Prier, 8 October, 2006 - 9:02pm login or register to post comments

 
Cuterebra sp.
This is in the genus Cuterebra. Adults are rarely seen, as they live very briefly (they don't even have mouthparts to feed!).
… Eric R. Eaton, 12 October, 2006 - 2:22pm login or register to post comments

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