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| Common Name: Blowfly Scientific name: Calliphra spp Size 4-16mm Biology: Females lay their eggs up to 2,373 on a suitable larval food material. When the eggs hatch they may feed on the surface and then burrow into the food material, which is less, decayed. They usually overwinter as mature lava or pupae. Blowflies are a big carrier of disease because of there feeding habits. Complete Metamorphosis. Habits: Many species develop in meat or animal carcasses, but if these are not available they will use animal excrement, decaying vegetation and rubbish. These insects are usually the first to arrive and infest after an animal dies. Some of the species are very strong fliers and do have a range of between 4-28 miles. They are most active on warm, sunny days. They are attracted to bright light coming through windows. |
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