Common Green Bottle Fly

Description:

The common green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) is a common blow-fly found in most areas of the world, and the most well-known of the numerous green bottle fly species. It is 10–14 mm long, slightly larger than a housefly, and has brilliant, metallic, blue-green or golden coloration with black markings. It has black bristle-like hair and three cross-grooves on the thorax. The wings are clear with light brown veins, and the legs and antennae are black. (wiki)

Habitat:

L. sericata is common all over the world, mainly the southern hemisphere, dominating in Africa and Australia. It is coastal in its distribution and prefers warm and moist climates. (wiki)

Notes:

Spotted in my garden, on my basil plant