Still Waters Posted July 9, 2013 #1 Share Posted July 9, 2013 THIS species of fly was declared extinct more than 100 years ago. Here's the problem. It's still buzzing around, feasting merrily on decaying corpses. The 'bone-skipper', or Centrophlebomyia anthropophaga if you're in a scientific mood, once developed quite a reputation for eating human remains. Not fresh remains, mind you. These flies prefer bodies in advanced stages of decomposition. Thankfully, their diet isn't exclusively human. Bone-skippers love to pick over large animals, and researchers believe they flourished several centuries ago when those animals were more plentiful. http://www.news.com....c-1226676479574 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannin Posted July 9, 2013 #2 Share Posted July 9, 2013 oh wow this is very interesting thank you for the post stills! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionmark Posted July 9, 2013 #3 Share Posted July 9, 2013 It seems like our flying friend here retired to a quiet place until the time would be more propitious... warming helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannin Posted July 9, 2013 #4 Share Posted July 9, 2013 indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rashore Posted July 9, 2013 #5 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Ok, that's incredibly gross and incredibly cool at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannin Posted July 9, 2013 #6 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Ok, that's incredibly gross and incredibly cool at the same time. zombie flies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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