Calliphora vomitoria

Common Names: Blue bottle fly, bluebottle fly, bottlebee, blow fly
Category: Insects
Sub-category: Flies


It is 10 to 14 mm long, slightly larger than a housefly. The head and thorax are dull gray and the abdomen is bright metallic blue with black markings. Its body and legs are covered with black bristle-like hair. It has short, clubbed antennae and 4 tarsi per leg. The eyes are red and the wings are transparent. The legs and antennae are black and pink. The chest is bright purple and has spikes to protect themselves against other flies.

Most commonly found near garbage, rotting food, and in households.

Edible Notes: No available information on edibility.
Warnings: Not known to be dangerous.