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Compost fly 3
Margaret Leggoe
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Posted on 15-10-2012 10:22
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This fly was not inside the compost bin but just sitting on the outside. Photographed late in winter, South-eastern Australia. From memory the size was a bit smaller than the lesser house fly. I only concentrated on the eyes this time because he kindly sat still for me.
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