Common Green Bottle Fly
Lucilia sericata
The adult is a metallic green blow fly found around carrion, garbage, feces, flowers, and sunlit buildings in many temperate regions. It feeds on nectar and other liquids, while females seek decaying animal matter as egg-laying sites. Its quick flight and strong sense of smell help it locate resources rapidly. A notable fact is that this species is one of the first insects to arrive at exposed carrion, making it important in forensic entomology.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Common Green Bottle Fly Larva
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- Common Green Bottle Fly