Pollenia vagabunda

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Pollenia vagabunda is a species of blow fly in the family Polleniidae. It is common in Europe and has also been found in North America. It is sometimes called a cluster fly. The species can be seen on carrion (dead animals), but it is not tied to any specific stage of decomposition.

Taxonomy (simplified)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Family: Polleniidae
- Genus: Pollenia
- Species: vagabunda
- Binomial name: Pollenia vagabunda (Meigen, 1826)
- Synonym: Musca vagabunda

Distribution and history
- Widespread in Europe.
- Found in North America, first recorded there in 1958, with a range from the east coast to British Columbia.

Notes
- Images and descriptions are available; the fly is part of the cluster fly group.