Bird-nest-parasite

Guides

• Protocalliphora bennetti

  Protocalliphora bennetti is a species of blow fly in the family Calliphoridae, described by Whitworth in 2002. The genus Protocalliphora comprises nest parasites of birds, with larvae developing in the blood of nestling birds. This species is one of approximately 20 recognized species in the genus, which are distributed primarily in the Holarctic region. Like congeners, P. bennetti likely exhibits the characteristic life history of bird nest parasitism that defines the genus.

  DipteraCalliphoridaebird-nest-parasitehematophagous-larvaeHolarcticornithological-parasiteendoparasite