Flesh Fly

Sarcophaga species

Description

Over all length 10 - 15mm. A family of large, red-eyed flies, with a grey thorax and abdomen, well marked with black. Most are not identifiable to species without microscopic inspection. Those named as Sarcophaga carneria are now thought to be three species within a group which are very difficult to separate. Sarcophaga haemorrhoa is thought to be the species in the last three photographs.

Habitat

Hedgerows and woodland edge.

Status and distribution

Common through most of Britain. Regularly seen at the reserve.

  • Sarcophagus species - September 11th 2016

  • Sarcophagus species - September 11th 2016

  • Sarcophagus species - July 26th 2020

  • Sarcophagus species - May 19th 2011

  • Sarcophagus species - August 29th 2011

  • Sarcophagus carneria - April 15th 2020

  • Sarcophagus carneria - May 21st 2014

  • Sarcophagus carneria - July 15th 2012

  • Sarcophagus carneria - August 2nd 2020

  • Sarcophagus carneria - June 6th 2021

  • Sarcophagus species - June 2nd 2019

  • Sarcophagus species - June 2nd 2019

  • Sarcophagus species - June 2nd 2019

  • Sarcophaga haemorrhoa - August 2nd 2020

  • Sarcophaga haemorrhoa - August 2nd 2020

  • Sarcophaga haemorrhoa - August 17th 2018