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SwingBopper
15th of October 2008 (Wed), 22:28
A strange and large hairy fly buzzing around my neighbor's yard. About 2 cm.
Interesting markings on its abdomen reminds me of bee stripes. 50% crop, 40D 100mm macro, 14ex 2:1.
spidermanrbryce2006
15th of October 2008 (Wed), 23:19
good shots
LordV
16th of October 2008 (Thu), 00:32
Good shots- think it's a Flesh fly- Sarcophagidae
Brian V.
SwingBopper
16th of October 2008 (Thu), 00:46
A "FLESH" fly? That sounds pretty creepy! Do they bite?
Thanks for the ID.
LordV
16th of October 2008 (Thu), 01:44
A "FLESH" fly? That sounds pretty creepy! Do they bite?
Thanks for the ID.

No they tend to lay eggs on dead bodies.
Brian V.
SwingBopper
16th of October 2008 (Thu), 02:06
No they tend to lay eggs on dead bodies.
Brian V.

In that case I'll try not to oblige them!
reneethomas
16th of October 2008 (Thu), 08:32
Good shots- think it's a Flesh fly- Sarcophagidae
Brian V.

I agree on the Id.
reneethomas
16th of October 2008 (Thu), 08:34
Very nice captures.