Forensic-entomology-indicator

Guides

• Sepsis

  black scavenger flies, ensign flies

  Sepsis is a genus of small flies in the family Sepsidae, commonly known as black scavenger flies or ensign flies. These flies are characterized by their distinctive wing-waving behavior and association with decaying organic matter. The genus contains numerous species distributed across temperate and tropical regions worldwide. Adults are typically black with silvery or metallic markings and possess a characteristic humpbacked appearance.

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