Sarcophagidae (family)

Unidentified flesh fly at The Fair, Watson

Sarcophagidae (family) at The Fair, Watson - 22 Jan 2024 12:09 PM
Sarcophagidae (family) at The Fair, Watson - 22 Jan 2024 12:09 PM
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Identification history

Sarcophagidae (family) 4 May 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Sarcophagidae (family) 23 Jan 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 23 Jan 2024 abread111

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This sighting is for the largest fly with a black and white striped thorax

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Additional information

  • A stinkhorn fungus Associated plant
  • There are three other flies in the photos attracted to the fungus and acting as vectors for its spores. Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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