Flesh-fly (Sarcophaga carnaria)
This common species of Flesh-fly is bristly with distinctive red eyes, a black and grey striped thorax and a chequered abdomen. Flesh-flies are attracted to carrion and carcasses. They breed on carrion and are viviparous - the females deposit larvae (not eggs) in the carrion. The adults feed on nectar, sap and honeydew. They are about 15mm in length. I found this one at Low Barns Nature Reserve.
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Flesh-fly (Sarcophaga carnaria)
This common species of Flesh-fly is bristly with distinctive red eyes, a black and grey striped thorax and a chequered abdomen. Flesh-flies are attracted to carrion and carcasses. They breed on carrion and are viviparous - the females deposit larvae (not eggs) in the carrion. The adults feed on nectar, sap and honeydew. They are about 15mm in length. I found this one at Low Barns Nature Reserve.
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