Bluebottle

Calliphora vomitoria

• Adult - 6-12mm in length; metallic blue colour.
• Larva - Similar to the house fly larva in all respects except size. 18 mm when mature

• Eggs hatch 0 - 18 hrs (partial development may occur within the female).
• Larvae take 7 - 12 days to mature.

• Breeds in mostly meat derived substances, sometimes cheese.
• Common pest of dead rodents/birds etc.