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Blow fly - female

Calliphora vicina or Calliphora vomitoria

Description:

Either a Blue Blowfly (C. vicina) or a Blue Bottle fly (C. vomitoria). These species cannot be distinguished from each other without an anterior view, as the differences are in the color of the jowls and surrounding hair color.

Habitat:

Throughout North America, Europe & Asia. Wide variety of habitats.

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Small Wonders
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Small Wonders

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Spotted on Apr 11, 2012
Submitted on Apr 16, 2012

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