Dexiosoma caninum

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Dexiosoma caninum, a reference photo
Photo: TristramBrelstaff · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Dexiosoma caninum is a European species of fly in the family Tachinidae. In the United Kingdom, the species can most commonly be found during the summer in the south of England.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Dexiosoma caninum being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Tachinidae
Species
Dexiosoma caninum

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