Thread subject: Diptera.info :: a small blow fly???

Posted by ChrisR on 03-05-2013 07:50
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Yes, Pollenia are called 'cluster flies' because they hibernate in large groups in cold, dry places to survive the winter. This means that any flying now are likely to be very old, tatty and rubbed, like yours, so they lack the classic curly, golden hair on the thorax ;)