Blue Bottle Fly
Calliphora vomitoria
The adult is a metallic blue blow fly commonly seen around carrion, dung, garbage, flowers, and sheltered sunny spots. It feeds on liquids such as nectar, fluids from decaying matter, and other dissolved nutrients taken up with its sponging mouthparts. Adults are quick fliers with sharp takeoff reflexes and a loud, familiar buzz from rapid wingbeats. This species is important in decomposition and forensic entomology because adults quickly locate fresh remains for egg-laying.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Blue Bottle Fly Larva
- Blue Bottle Fly Pupa
- Blue Bottle Fly