Common Blue Bottle Fly

Description:

The blue bottle fly or bottlebee (Calliphora vomitoria) is a common blow-fly found in most areas of the world and is the type species for the genus Calliphora. Similar species include the green bottle fly, a close relative that can be distinguished by its bright green metallic coloring. Blue bottle fly adults feed on nectar, while the larvae feed on carcasses of dead animals. Adults are also pollinators to some flowers with strong odor. [Source: Wikipedia]

Habitat:

The blue bottle fly is found in pastures, barnyards, gardens, and rotting material. This species is widespread and common. [Source: eol.org]