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Commn Calliphora?
Igor Grichanov
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Posted on 15-07-2008 10:08
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It was rather cold two days ago in Pietermaritzburg, S Africa (nearly down to zero at night). But flies and butterflies are active afternoon as monkeys.
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Dear Igor

I'd say male calliphorid. Let's go see if I'm right.
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I agree - looks like a Calliphorid, but not one I am familiar with at all.
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