Calliphora vicina

1 European bluebottle at Thurgoona, NSW

Calliphora vicina at Thurgoona, NSW - 4 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Calliphora vicina 5 Nov 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 4 Nov 2021 ChrisAllen

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I'm not sure if it's just a regular blow fly, caught my attention because it seemed very blue.

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  • 4 Nov 2021 05:08 PM Recorded on
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Additional information

  • Wooly grevillea Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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