Calliphoridae
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The Calliphoridae are a family of insects in the order Diptera, with almost 1,900 known species. The maggot larvae, often used as fishing bait, are known as gentles. The family is known to be polyphyl
Larva of Calliphora erythrocephala. The exoskeleton is about 16.5mm long. The mouth hooks are the dark objects on the left
Close-up of the head of Calliphora vomitoria
A Calliphora livida fly specimen
Lucilia illustris
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Lucilia illustris is a member of the fly family Calliphoridae, commonly known as a blow fly. Along with several other species, L. illustris is commonly referred to as a green bottle fly. Lucilia illus
