Pollenia vagabunda (Meigen, 1826) is a animal in the Polleniidae family, order Diptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Pollenia vagabunda (Meigen, 1826)
Pollenia vagabunda is a blow fly species widespread in Europe and present in North America, found on carrion with no specific decomposition stage association.
Pollenia vagabunda is a blow fly species that belongs to the family Polleniidae. It is widespread across Europe, where it can be found on carrion. It is not associated with any specific stage of decomposition. This species has also been recorded in North America. It was first discovered in North America in 1958, and its range there extends from the east coast to British Columbia.
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