Greenbottle Flies

Pronunciation
/GREEN-BOT-LE FLIES/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Greenbottle Fly
Plural
Greenbottle Flies

Definition

Members of the family Calliphoridae (order Diptera), commonly known as blowflies. They are not the same as black flies.

Etymology

From their metallic green coloration, often observed in adults.

Example

Greenbottle flies are important forensic insects due to their role in decomposition.

Synonyms

  • Blowflies

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