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Blue Blowfly

Calliphora vicina

Taxonomy

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

About

Calliphora vicina is a member of the family Calliphoridae, which includes blow flies and bottle flies. These flies are important in the field of forensic entomology. C. vicina is currently one of the most entomologically important fly species because of its consistent time of arrival and colonization of the body following death.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Blowfly?
The scientific name of Blue Blowfly is Calliphora vicina.
What is the conservation status of Blue Blowfly?
The Blue Blowfly has a conservation status of NNR.
What kingdom does Blue Blowfly belong to?
Blue Blowfly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blue Blowfly belong to?
Blue Blowfly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Blue Blowfly belong to?
Blue Blowfly belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Blue Blowfly belong to?
Blue Blowfly belongs to the order Diptera.
What family does Blue Blowfly belong to?
Blue Blowfly belongs to the family Calliphoridae.
What genus does Blue Blowfly belong to?
Blue Blowfly belongs to the genus Calliphora.