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Sarcophagidae (1)
Sarcophaginae (2)
Blaesoxipha (2)
Sarcophaga (89)
INTRODUCTION
TO THE SARCOPHAGINAE:
The common name of flesh fly comes from the fact that the larvae of most species develop in spoiling meat and decayed flesh. Some species are beneficial because they are parasitic on arthropod pests. Because they develop in fecal material or garbage, some species are of human health concern. Some species can cause subcutaneous or intestinal myiasis in humans.
As said elsewhere on this site subfamily sarcophaginae is very difficult to identify. Here is a guide to the various structures of the male genitalia, that one uses to identify species:
