Blow Fly
Lucilia sericata
Color: Metallic green, blue, or bronze luster
Size: 8 – 10 mm
Shape: Oval short body, Large compound eye
Diet: Rotting meat, animal carcasses, feces
Habitat: Worldwide
General Behavior
They like mild and warm climates more. Between 20-35°C is their ideal environment.
They are common in urban, rural and forested areas.
They lay their eggs on decaying material.
They play an important role in nutrient recycling.
They serve as food sources for birds.
They are active during the day.
Threats
They cause contamination. They can spread bacteria such as salmonella and E.coli.
If they lay their larvae in wounds, maggots are formed in the tissues.
They can be a nuisance in homes and food production.
How Do We Recognize Infestation?
Active presence of flies near garbage, carrion, etc.
Occurrence of egg clusters in damp and decaying organic matter.
The spread of bad odors.