How to Identify Sarcophagidae
Sarcophagidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diptera, class Insecta. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Sarcophagidae Species
Oxysarcodexia varia (Walker, 1836)
Oxysarcodexia varia (Walker, 1836)
Oxysarcodexia varia, the striped dung fly, is a striped bristly fly originating …
Wohlfahrtia vigil (Walker, 1849)
Wohlfahrtia vigil (Walker, 1849)
Wohlfahrtia vigil, the fox maggot or myiasis fly, is a species of flesh fly in t…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Sarcophagidae?
Sarcophagidae animals belong to the Diptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Sarcophagidae?
Sarcophagidae is classified in the order Diptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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