About 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.
Distribution
Where Bluebottle Fly can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
Cite This Page
APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Bluebottle Fly (Calliphora vicina). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/bluebottle-fly
MLA:
"Bluebottle Fly." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/bluebottle-fly.