Australian Sheep Blowfly

Lucilia cuprina

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This rather common blowfly has a metallic outer appearance and red-brown eyes. It is the major pest blowfly species in Australia and is responsible for initiating over 90 per cent of all flystrike.

Size

Can grow to around 10mm

Habitat

Farmland or around garbage and carrion

Distribution

Worldwide. Mainland Australia and Tasmania.

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Australian Sheep Blowfly
Scientific name: Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann, 1830)
Family: Calliphoridae
Category: Bug Life › Flies
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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