Flesh Fly Collection

RF- Flesh fly (Sarcophaga) portrait

Squid, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999115 Squid, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

RF- Flesh fly (Sarcophaga) portrait

Wohlfahrtia magnifica, screwworm fly wound
Chicken with screwworm (Wohlfahrtia sp.) infestation found near Rio Quizer, Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Photographed by Martin Hall

Forest fly (Hippobosca equina)
Hippobosca equina, also known as the forest fly or New Forest fly, is a biting fly from the family Hippoboscidae

Gray Flesh Fly -Sarcophaga carnaria- Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Coloured SEM of proboscis of flesh fly, Sarcophaga
Proboscis of flesh fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the proboscis of a grey flesh fly, Sarcophaga carnaria. The proboscis is an elongated feeding organ used to sponge up liquid or

Coloured SEM of surface of proboscis of flesh fly
Proboscis of flesh fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the sucking surface of the proboscis of a grey flesh fly, Sarcophaga carnaria

Wohlfahrtia sp. new world screwworm pupa
New world screwworm (Wohlfahrtia sp.) pupa. Photographed by Martin Hall

Flesh Fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) adult female, laying eggs inside Carrion Flower (Stapelia hirsuta), flowers smell like rotten meat to attract pollinators

Flesh Fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) adult, resting on leaf, Norfolk, England, september

Flesh-fly - feeding on fruit. Lays live larvae, not eggs. Dorset
ROG-14097 Flesh-fly - feeding on fruit. Dorset. UK Sarcophaga carnaria Lays live larvae, not eggs. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The flesh fly, scientifically known as Sarcophaga, is a fascinating creature that belongs to the family of flies called Sarcophagidae. This portrait of the flesh fly showcases its unique features and intricate details. One particular species, Wohlfahrtia magnifica, also known as the screwworm fly, is notorious for causing wounds in animals. Its larvae infest open wounds and feed on living tissue, posing a serious threat to livestock and even humans. In an intriguing coloured engraving from 1833-39, we see a depiction of a squid entangled with the flesh fly. This artwork captures the interaction between these two creatures in an artistic manner. Found in Europe's forests, specifically in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, the gray flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) displays its distinctive appearance against a natural backdrop. These flies are commonly found resting on leaves during their adult stage. During summer months in France's Auvergne region, both Flesh Flies (Sarcophaga sp. ) and Noon Flies (Mesembrina sp. ) can be seen en masse covering cow dung. This behavior highlights their preference for decaying organic matter as a food source. A closer look at the proboscis of this remarkable insect reveals its complex structure through colored scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The proboscis plays a crucial role in feeding by allowing them to extract nutrients from various sources. Not limited to just one continent or ecosystem type; New World Screwworm Pupa belonging to Wohlfahrtia sp. , demonstrates how diverse this group can be across different regions around the world.