Chrysomya rufifacies
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Chrysomya rufifacies is a species belonging to the blow fly family, Calliphoridae, and is most significant in the field of forensic entomology due to its use in establishing or altering post mortem in
Male Bluebottle Chrysomya rufifacies
A C. rufifacies adult, the hairy maggot blow fly
A C. rufifacies larva, the hairy maggot blow fly
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
Chrysomya rufifacies
…Chrysomya rufifacies is a species belonging to the blow fly family, Calliphoridae, and is most significant in the field of forensic entomology due to its use in establishing or altering post mortem intervals…
Chrysomya megacephala male
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