Blowfly Collection

Bluebottle maggots
Numerous bluebottle fly maggots or larvae feeding on carrion

Calliphora, bluebottle
A bluebottle laying eggs on carrion

Cochliomyia hominivorax, new world screwworm puparium
The pupa case or puparium of a new world screwworm originating from a human, contracted in Trinidad

Cordylobia anthropophaga, tumbu fly larvae
Larvae of the tumbu fly or putzi fly common in East and Central Africa. Photographed by Martin Hall

Wohlfahrtia magnifica, screwworm fly wound
Chicken with screwworm (Wohlfahrtia sp.) infestation found near Rio Quizer, Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Photographed by Martin Hall

Bluebottle eye. Close-up of one of the compound eyes of a bluebottle (family Calliphoridae) fly, showing the individual lenses (ommatidia, hexagonal)

Blue Bottle fly - head with proboscis extended
PPG-1764 Bluebottle fly - head with proboscis extended Europe Calliphora vomitoria Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Antique illustration of fly

Blowfly -Calliphora sp. -, on an ivy flower, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Blowfly -Calliphora sp.-, on an ivy flower, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blow-fly, carrion fly -Calliphoridae-

Green Bottle Fly -Lucilia sp. -, female, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Green Bottle Fly -Lucilia sp.-, female, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Picture No. 10922249
Urban Bluebottle Blowfly. on leaf in autumn (one of the key forensic entomolgy species) Dorset. (Calliphora vicina). Date:

Bluebottle (Calliphora vomitoria) adult, trapped in silken thread from spider web, in garden, Leicestershire, England, July

Greenbottle (Lucilia caesar) two adults, feeding on eye of dead bird, Oxfordshire, England, August

Coloured SEM of a blowflys proboscis
Proboscis of blowfly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the proboscis of a blowfly, Calliphora vomitoria, also known as the blue- bottle

Head of a Bluebottle C016 / 9189
Bluebottle. Macrophotograph of the head of a bluebottle (family Calliphoridae) fly, showing its large compound eyes. Female bluebottles lay their eggs on meat to ensure a plentiful supply of food for

Bluebottle. Close-up of the head of a bluebottle (family Calliphoridae) fly, showing its large compound eyes (centre left and right). Magnification: x34 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Common greenbottle (Lucilia caesar) feeding on a flower. The common greenbottle is a species of blowfly (family Calliphoridae). Photographed in Poland

Bluebottle on a leaf
Bluebottle (Calliphora vicina) on a leaf. This common blowfly feeds on rotting animal and vegetable matter. It is considered a domestic pest as it often spreads bacteria onto food

Blowflies. Assorted selection of Rutilia sp. blowflies from Australia. Seen here are R. splendida, R. formosa, R. rubiceps, R. serena and R. regalis

Calliphora, bluebottle
A bluebottle laying eggs on carrion

Blowfly larvae
Mature maggots or larvae of the bluebottle blowfly (Calliphora)

Calliphora vicina, blowfly or blue bottle
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a blowflys wing

Calliphora vicina, blowfly or bluebottle
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing the smaller units making up the compound eye of a blowfly

Calliphora vicina, blowfly or bluebottle
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a blowfly proboscis (x 85). This specialised mouth-part is used to squirt digestive enzymes onto the food

Wohlfahrtia sp. new world screwworm pupa
New world screwworm (Wohlfahrtia sp.) pupa. Photographed by Martin Hall

Calliphora vicina, blowfly eggs
Eggs deposited by the blowfly (Calliphora vicina). Photographed by Martin Hall

Calliphora vicina, blowfly larva and pupa
The larvae of this blowfly attack people asleep on the ground. Specimen found in Belgian Congo. Photographed by Martin Hall

Cordylobia anthropophaga, tumbu fly
A mounted specimen of the tumbu fly or putzi fly common in East and Central Africa. Photographed by Martin Hall in Marikari Pans, Botswana

Adult new world screwworm fly
A mounted specimen of a Adult new world screwworm fly. Photographed by Martin Hall

Lucilia sericata, sheep blowfly
Myiasis wound on the back of a sheep due to the sheep blowfly (Lucillia sericata) Sarbogard, Hungary. Photographed by Martin Hall

Calliphora vicina, blowfly
A mounted specimen of the blowfly (Calliphora vicina) found in Stanley area of the East Falklands. Photographed by Martin Hall

Calliphora vomitoria, bluebottle laying eggs on carrion
Bluebottles or blow flies lay eggs and feed on rotten meat. Upon emerging from the pupa, adult female blowflies are capable of mating and laying eggs in under 5 days

Cluster Fly (Pollenia sp. ) adult, feeding, with water droplet on eye, Leicestershire, England, march
Cluster Fly (Pollenia sp.) adult, feeding, with water droplet on eye, Leicestershire, England, march

Flesh Fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) adult female, laying eggs inside Carrion Flower (Stapelia hirsuta), flowers smell like rotten meat to attract pollinators

Cluster Fly (Pollenia sp. ) adult, close-up of head, feeding, with water droplet on eye, Leicestershire, England, march
Cluster Fly (Pollenia sp.) adult, close-up of head, feeding, with water droplet on eye, Leicestershire, England, march

Greenbottle (Lucilia caesar) adult, resting on leaf, West Sussex, England, april

Flesh Fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) adult, resting on leaf, Norfolk, England, september

Greenbottle (Lucilia caesar) adult, cleaning front legs, resting on Iceplant (Sedum sp)
Greenbottle (Lucilia caesar) adult, cleaning front legs, resting on Iceplant (Sedum sp.) flowers in garden, Warwickshire, England, september

Common Greenbottle (Lucilia sericata) adult, feeding on rotting apple, Essex, England, august

Banded Blowfly - male feeding on nectar from daisy flower. Maggots develop in corpses. Widespread
ASW-4790 Banded Blowfly - male feeding on nectar from daisy flower. Maggots develop in corpses. Widespread. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Chrysomya albiceps Alan J. S

Blue Bottle Maggot Pupa on rotting meat, UK
SPH-160 BLUEBOTTLE / Blowfly MAGGOT - pupae x1 on rotting meat. UK Calliphora vomitoria Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bluebottle - laying eggs on meat UK
SPH-130 BLUEBOTTLE / Blowfly - laying eggs on meat UK Calliphora vomitoria Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

True Greenbottle Fly / Blowfly - sunning itself on a fern frond Location: Woodland, UK Fam: Calliphoridae
SPH-3387 True Greenbottle Fly / Blowfly - sunning itself on a fern frond Location: Woodland, UK Lucilia caesar Fam: Calliphoridae Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display

Bluebottle Fly On ham sandwich, UK
SPH-1606 BLUEBOTTLE / Blowfly - feeding on ham sandwich UK Calliphora vomitoria Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bluebottle - resting on tulip flower Norfolk UK
FEU-257 Bluebottle / Blowfly- resting on tulip flower Norfolk, UK Calliphora vomitoria Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bluebottle - resting on grass leaf Norfolk UK
FEU-227 Bluebottle - resting on grass leaf Norfolk, UK Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bluebottle - feeding on baked beans Norfolk UK
FEU-223 Bluebottle / Blowfly - feeding on baked beans Norfolk, UK Calliphora vomitoria Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Blowflies: From Bluebottle Maggots to Green Bottle Flies" Did you know that blowflies, scientifically known as Calliphora and Lucilia species, play a crucial role in nature's cycle? These remarkable insects have captivated scientists and artists alike for centuries. One intriguing member of this family is the bluebottle fly, with its striking metallic blue coloration. Its maggots are commonly found feasting on decaying matter, aiding in decomposition processes. Another notable the Wohlfahrtia magnifica or screwworm fly wound, notorious for infesting open wounds in animals. Venturing into tropical regions brings us face-to-face with Cochliomyia hominivorax, also known as the new world screwworm puparium. This particular species poses a threat to livestock due to its parasitic behavior. Traveling further south leads us to Cordylobia anthropophaga or tumbu fly larvae. Found predominantly in Africa, these larvae burrow under human skin causing painful lesions. Delving into history reveals an antique illustration from around 1860 showcasing various insect specimens including blowflies. The vibrant colors captured through lithography highlight their unique beauty. Zooming closer into their anatomy unveils fascinating details such as the distinctive bluebottle eye and head with proboscis extended – essential features for feeding on nectar or other organic substances. Blowflies can be spotted worldwide; one example being a Calliphora sp. , photographed on an ivy flower in Germany's Baden-Wuerttemberg region. Their presence reminds us of how interconnected ecosystems truly are. Often associated with carrion and decay due to their scavenging habits, green bottle flies (Lucilia sp. ) add another dimension to this diverse family of insects. Females lay eggs near decomposing matter which serve as food sources for their offspring.