Bug of the Week: Blow Fly

From the archives:

This shiny green fly is commonly called a blow fly. It is in the family Calliphoridae.

Such a pretty fly, with not so pretty a lifestyle.

2 Comments

  1. Mike B.

    Is this the same thing as a bottle fly? They definitely have some nasty habits!

  2. Roberta

    Yes, bottle fly is another common name.

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