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gary thompson
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First post inquiry here from new member, so I hope it works ok. Fly found in Lebanon, Ct. USA on 2-9-09, late afternoon. Temp about 40 degrees.

Looking for identification for it. Possibly sarcophagid. Any help appreciated. Please explain how it was identified. Thanks

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no. Muscidae . Musca sp. (not sure if it is a domestica..)
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LoL, no: Pollenia, Calliphoridae.
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Jorge has been working on his maths & computing for too long ... his eyes must have been tired Wink
 
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Grin lol you have reason Paul. It was too late when I saw this fly. Grin Really it is visible the tomentum!
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gary thompson
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Thanks all for the help with the ID. It is indeed a cluster fly.
 
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