Biology:Pollenia vagabunda

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Short description: Species of fly

Pollenia vagabunda
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Polleniidae
Genus: Pollenia
Species:
P. vagabunda
Binomial name
Pollenia vagabunda
(Meigen 1826)
Synonyms[1]
  • Musca vagabunda Meigen 1826

Pollenia vagabunda is a species of blow fly in the family Polleniidae.[1][2][3][4] It is widespread in Europe and can be found on carrion, although not associated with any specific stages of decomposition.[5] P. vagabunda has also been found in North America, first being discovered there in 1958, with a range from the east coast to British Columbia.[6]

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q13611212 entry