Blow Fly - side view - note hairs on 3rd segment of antenna

 Bluebottle Fly

 

 

Common Name:  Bluebottle Fly or Blow Fly

Latin Name:  Family Calliphoridae

Length:  5 to 15 mm

Range: Throughout Alberta

Habitat:  Various

Time of year seen:  Summer

Diet:  Nectar, carrion, dung

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Location: Calgary, AB
Date: Aug. 3,  2004

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