Sarcophaginae

SARCOPHAGA

  

  • Common Name : Flesh flies
  • Species of this genus lays their larvae in decomposing flesh, wounds and ulcers
  • Sarcophaga dux is seen in lesions in skin of camels, cow and bullock in India

Morphology

  • Grey longitudinal striped thorax
  • Checker– board marking on abdomen/chess board marking on abdomen 
Sarcophaga adult fly

Sarcophaga arista

Sarcophaga posterior spiracle
  
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