Bluebottle Fly vs Long-legged Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bluebottle Fly | Long-legged Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calliphora vicina | Dolichopus ungulatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Calliphoridae | Dolichopodidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bluebottle Fly
A common metallic blue blowfly found in urban areas worldwide. Breeds in dead pigeons, rodents and meat. An important species in forensic entomology for estimating time of death.
Did You Know?
One of the most important forensic indicator species, helping police estimate time of death from larval development stage.
Long-legged Fly
A small, slender fly with a brilliant metallic green body and long, thin legs. Males have modified leg structures used in elaborate courtship displays performed on leaves.
Did You Know?
Male long-legged flies perform an elaborate wing-waving courtship dance on sunlit leaves, displaying silvery wing patches to watching females like tiny semaphore signals.