Have you ever seen this insect? I'm sure everyone knows it and has seen it often. In fact, many people consider it a nuisance. It's everywhere, both in clean and dirty places. It loves places with meat; meat is its food. This beautiful insect is a carnivorous insect from the genus Sarcophaga, or more commonly known as a flesh fly.
However, the one I encountered was in a clean place, in a garden of fresh grass. It perched peacefully on one of the grass stalks. When we find it in a clean place like the one I found, we forget its occupation, which is exploring dirty places. We're fooled by its stunning appearance.
Its body is gray with a jet black stripe. Its large red eyes make it even more striking. Its transparent wings give it a beautiful sheen. A pair of short antennae look adorable. Its sturdy legs make it look dashing. This insect is truly extraordinary.
| Latin name | Genus Sarcophaga |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 19 Nov, 2025 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers |  @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
|---|
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/327196760
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
