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Blow Fly

Lucilia sericata

Least Concern

About

The Blow Fly (Lucilia sericata) is a species in the genus Lucilia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Diptera (Zweiflügler)

Species

Lucilia sericata (Blow Fly)

Similar Species in Lucilia

Streakless Greenbottle

Illustrious Greenbottle

Lucilia illustris

Least Concern

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Richards' Greenbottle

Lucilia richardsi

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blow Fly?

The scientific name of Blow Fly is Lucilia sericata. It belongs to the genus Lucilia.

What is the conservation status of Blow Fly?

Blow Fly (Lucilia sericata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blow Fly live?

Blow Fly is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Blow Fly belong to?

Blow Fly (Lucilia sericata) belongs to the genus Lucilia, which is part of the taxonomic family Calliphoridae.

Is Blow Fly endangered?

No, Blow Fly (Lucilia sericata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blow Fly belong to?

Blow Fly (Lucilia sericata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Blow Fly?

The closest relatives of Blow Fly in the genus Lucilia include Kaiser-Goldfliege, Streakless Greenbottle, Marsh Greenbottle, Anuran parasite, Richards' Greenbottle.