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Calliphora vomitoria
The Blue Bottle fly is slightly larger than a housefly. The head and thorax are dull gray and the abdomen is bright metallic blue with black markings. They feed on carrion, open wounds on animals, dung & decaying matter.
Throughout North America, Europe & Asia. A variety of habitats.
Spotted on May 2, 2012
Submitted on May 3, 2012
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