🌿Native Nature

Blackbottle

Protophormia terraenovae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Diptera ›Family: Calliphoridae ›Genus: Protophormia

About

Protophormia terraenovae is commonly called northern blowfly, blue-bottle fly or blue-assed fly (blue-arsed fly in British English). It is distinguished by its deep blue coloration and large size and is an important species throughout the northern hemisphere. This fly is notable for its economic effect as a myiasis pest of livestock and its antibiotic benefits in maggot therapy. Also of interest is P. terraenovae’s importance in forensic investigations: because of their temperature-dependent development and their prominent...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blackbottle?
The scientific name of Blackbottle is Protophormia terraenovae.
What kingdom does Blackbottle belong to?
Blackbottle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blackbottle belong to?
Blackbottle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Blackbottle belong to?
Blackbottle belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Blackbottle belong to?
Blackbottle belongs to the order Diptera.
What family does Blackbottle belong to?
Blackbottle belongs to the family Calliphoridae.
What genus does Blackbottle belong to?
Blackbottle belongs to the genus Protophormia.