Lucilia spp.

Blow Fly

Lucilia spp., Blow Fly. Adults and larvae are mainly carrion feeders, but can infect live animals when larve feed beneath the skin. Adult flies are very metallic looking, usually green or blue. There are several species that are difficult to identify.


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Blow Fly

Photograph detail


Slide 1: Lucilia spp., Blow Fly. West Wood, Redmire. July.


Slide 2: Lucilia spp., Blow Fly. West Wood, Redmire. July.


Slide 3: Lucilia spp., Blow Fly. Side view. West Wood, Redmire. July.


Slide 4: Lucilia spp., Blow Fly. West Wood, Redmire. July.