A black blow fly; Phormia regina; rests on the dry soil in Colorado. The fly's shiny black body contrasts with the pale; cracked earth.

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A black blow fly; Phormia regina; rests on the dry soil in Colorado. The fly's shiny black body contrasts with the pale; cracked earth. Its legs are extended; and its wings are folded over its back. The fly appears to be basking in the sun.

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Size: 4246px × 3020px
Location: Colorado
Photo credit: © Rachel Kolokoff Hopper / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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