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A couple shots of red eye - Chrysomya megacephala - male
Copyright © 2006 Ron Hemberger

A couple shots of red eye - Chrysomya megacephala - Male
Fullerton Arboretum, Fullerton, Orange County, California, USA
September 15, 2006
Size: House fly
Loved the eyes on this guy, who was quite ready to pose. Nice to have a decent wing shot for a change!

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 15 September, 2006 - 9:49pm
Last updated 19 May, 2008 - 8:56pm

Moved
Moved from Hairy Maggot Blow Fly.
… A.W. Thomas, 19 May, 2008 - 8:56pm login or register to post comments

Eyes and gena
indicate megacephala
SEE HERE
… A.W. Thomas, 19 May, 2008 - 8:56pm login or register to post comments

I'm now thinking Hairy Maggot Blow Fly
Found this critter in Bug Guide. Can anyone confirm or deny? Eric, you nailed the other one. Hey, and I even gave you a wing shot this time.

… Ron Hemberger, 16 September, 2006 - 10:27pm login or register to post comments

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