Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Bluebottle
Scientific Name:
Calliphora vicina
Scientific Family:
Calliphoridae Description
There are many Bluebottle flies, this one has a reddish face with a black beard, immature or worn specimens can be difficult to tell apart. The telling feature is the yellow to orange 'spiracle' or breathing hole located on the shoulder.
Distribution
Widespread
Habitat
Common in gardens
Reproduction
Larva on dead animals.
Status
Common
Male Image
