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Blue Bottles and
Blowflies include a range of species such as:
Calliphora vicina and Calliphora
vomitoria
The group feeds predominantly on
decaying matter and meat offal. |
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Blue Bottle
Image Copyright - Aventis
Environmental Science 1964. Reproduced with kind permission of Aventis Environmental
Science. |
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Class: |
Insecta |
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Order: |
Diptera |
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Family: |
Calliphoridae |
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Upon emerging from the
pupa, adult female blowflies are capable of mating and laying eggs
in under 5 days in favourable conditions. Eggs generally
hatch in less than a day, producing the characteristic
"Maggot" larvae which pass through approx. 3 instars
before leaving the substrate in search of a suitable place for
pupation. Emergence is generally 2 weeks after pupation. |
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Good hygiene and
proofing are important factors in controlling blow fly populations
and should not be ignored. Subject to local regulations,
residual insecticides on harbourage areas may be of benefit.
Space sprays with good knockdown
action are often used. |
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