Looks like something from a science fiction movie, "Darcunculus vulgaris" also known as the Dragon Arum, Voodoo Lily or Lily Snake. The original is found in Greece and the south western part of Anatolia. Recently introduced as well to America, can be found in Oregon, California and Tennessee. This species has a large purple hood and handle. Has a very unpleasant odor at least for humans. These flies pollinate crops as they trap the light inflorescence in the morning and night flying insects are full of pollen.
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