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First impression of this fly is Sarcophagidae; but it lacks the familiar blocked design on the abdomen. Is it indeed Sarcophagus spec? Can it be further IDed by the coloration of the abdomen?

13 June 2007, Amsterdam. Artificial herbaceous grass land, close to pond and bordered by trees. Size: decent Sarcophagid size, say 12 mm.

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second photo

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Sarcophagidae. For Old World, red eyes area good hint for Sarcophagid.

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It is indeed a Sarcophaga of some sort, but most of the dusting pattern has worn off. This is an old male who has had many adventures - if he was a pirate, he'd be wearing an eye-patch and have a wooden leg! I don't think we can put a name to it without seeing the genitalia (assuming they haven't broken off!)

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I think your first impression is good and it is Sarcophagidae. It's old and worn though, and has lost a lot of its pruinescence.

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yes. You are right... it is a pirate fly.

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A Buccaneer of Buzz, eh Jorge? As Emily Dickinson would say

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yes, SUSAN! well spotted! LOL