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Illustrious Greenbottle Fly

Lucilia illustris

Taxonomy

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

About

Lucilia illustris is a member of the Calliphoridae family of flies commonly known as a blow fly. Along with several other species, L. illustris is commonly referred to as the green bottle fly. L. illustris is typically 6–9 mm in length and has a metallic blue-green thorax. The larvae develop in three instars, each with unique developmental properties. The adult fly typically will feed on flowers, but the females need some sort of carrion protein in order...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Illustrious Greenbottle Fly?
The scientific name of Illustrious Greenbottle Fly is Lucilia illustris.
What kingdom does Illustrious Greenbottle Fly belong to?
Illustrious Greenbottle Fly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Illustrious Greenbottle Fly belong to?
Illustrious Greenbottle Fly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Illustrious Greenbottle Fly belong to?
Illustrious Greenbottle Fly belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Illustrious Greenbottle Fly belong to?
Illustrious Greenbottle Fly belongs to the order Diptera.
What family does Illustrious Greenbottle Fly belong to?
Illustrious Greenbottle Fly belongs to the family Calliphoridae.
What genus does Illustrious Greenbottle Fly belong to?
Illustrious Greenbottle Fly belongs to the genus Lucilia.