Grey Flesh Fly
Sarcophaga bullata
Adult grey flesh flies are found around carrion, animal waste, flowers, and sunny resting spots in fields, wood edges, and human-altered habitats. They feed on liquids such as nectar, sap, and fluids from decaying material, using sponging mouthparts rather than biting. Females seek suitable carrion or similar resources for their larvae and can deposit live young, giving them a head start over egg-laying flies. The adult has a gray, checker-patterned body and strong flight that helps it quickly locate scattered food sources.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Grey Flesh Fly