Calliphoridae
Pronunciation: [Cal·li·PHOR⋅i⋅dae]
Common Name: Blow Flies
Description: The blow flies are a metallic blue or green color and are ubiquitous in nature. The antennae are aristate with a plumose bristle, and the calypters are large and prominent. They are distinguished by the absence of a post-scutellum. These scavenger insects lay their eggs on dead animals. The larvae feed on decaying tissue of animals. They are efficient disease vectors of dysentery.
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