Common blowfly vs Seabird Bluebottle

Calliphora grahami compared with Calliphora uralensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common blowfly	Seabird Bluebottle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order same	Diptera (Diptera)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family same	Calliphoridae	Calliphoridae
Genus same	Calliphora	Calliphora
Species	Calliphora grahami	Calliphora uralensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Common blowfly and Seabird Bluebottle share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Calliphora.

Conservation Status

Common blowfly

LC — Least Concern

Seabird Bluebottle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common blowfly	Seabird Bluebottle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common blowfly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Seabird Bluebottle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Common blowfly

The common blowfly (<em>Calliphora grahami</em>) is a fly species found across the United States, typically inhabiting all terrestrial and freshwater environments. As a member of the family Calliphoridae, this species often plays an important ecological role as a decomposer and pollinator across its range. The common blowfly is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating a stable population with no immediate threat of extinction. Its diet includes decaying organic matter, making it a significant contributor to nutrient cycling in its native habitats. The species is commonly associated with a wide variety of terrestrial ecosystems, from open grasslands to forested areas, and is often found near human settlements. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.