Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 812: Common European Greenbottle Fly No. 812 |

Common European Greenbottle Fly
Common European Greenbottle Fly (Lucilia sericata) – species of family “Blow Flies“

The common green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) is a blow fly found in most areas of the world, and the most well-known of the numerous green bottle fly species. It is 10–14 mm long, slightly larger than a house fly, and has brilliant, metallic, blue-green or golden coloration with black markings. It has short, sparse black bristles (setae) and three cross-grooves on the thorax. The wings are clear with light brown veins, and the legs and antennae...

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Arthropods Insects Brachyceran Flies Blow Flies Common European Greenbottle Fly

This is not intended to be a dry lexicon. Personal stories and sensitive articles form the framework for our pictures: „Dating site“ Gabriel Glowworm is doubtful about modern dating sites and reflects wistfully on the days when a simple glow was enough to find love.

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„Common European Greenbottle Fly“ also appeared in the following editions of Arthropods Daily