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Sarcophagidae - Flesh Fly
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Sarcophagidae - Flesh Fly (Sarcophagidae)

Taken in my garden in May 2018.

Belonging to the family Sarcophagidae these flies lay live maggots and not eggs on carcasses.
Knowledge of the life cycle of certain genera of Flesh Flies can be valuable information. The presence of adults and larvae at a crime scene can actually assist a forensics specialist in determining how long a body has been in that area.
Hmmmmm ......... nice !!
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Habitat
My garden
Location
North Devon UK
Date taken
26th May 2018
Scientific name
Sarcophagidae
Equipment used
Canon 1DMkIV with Canon 100mm f2.8L series macro lens
bievreJJ
a real beauty!!! marvelous closeup of this fly, with stunning details, top class, many tfs!!!
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
This is one beautifully detailed closeup of this Fly and a great macro shot
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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They have such huge eyes, don't they John!! What a cracking macro picture this is - very well done lad.

It's wonderful to see you posting again too.
 
C
Thanks to you both Delia and KC.

Really appreciate the welcome back too thanks Delia. I'm sorry its been a while but I'm back and now concentrate mainly on insects as subject matter during their season.
I hope you continue to enjoy my efforts as much as I do in taking the shots.

Best regards

John
 
Kits
That's interesting information, John.

An outstanding study of this fly.
 

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