Flesh fly

A flesh fly was a fly belonging to the family Sarcophagidae. These flies were distinct from the majority of flies in that they were ovivoparous, laying live maggots instead of eggs on dead animals, decaying matter, and dung. They were also known to lay maggots in the open wounds of mammals (which was how they got their name).

Flesh flies were used to distract a spider and provoke it into smashing through hedges in the Hedge Maze of the Triwizard Tournament.

Appearances

 * LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4