African Blowfly
Chrysomya albiceps
This metallic blue-green fly occurs around carrion, refuse, livestock areas, and sunny open habitats. Adults drink fluids from carcasses and may also visit flowers for nectar. Females rapidly locate suitable remains on which to lay eggs, making the species important in forensic investigations.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- ?
- ?
- African Blowfly