Common Bluebottle

Calliphora vicina

Description

Over all length 14mm. A large dark blowfly with a metallic blue abdomen. The body and femora are covered with bristles.

Habitat

Widespread over a range of habitats. The adults can often be seen on sunny days in the winter, basking on a wall or tree trunk. The larvae feed on carrion.

Status and distribution

Common and widespread in Britain. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

All year.

  • Common Bluebottle - Calliphora vicina - female - November 13th 2020

  • Common Bluebottle - Calliphora vicina - female - October 25th 2020

  • Common Bluebottle - Calliphora vicina - female - January 5th 2020

  • Common Bluebottle - Calliphora vicina - female - January 5th 2020

  • Common Bluebottle - Calliphora vicina - female - February 29th 2020

  • Common Bluebottle - Calliphora vicina - male - January 21st 2020

  • Common Bluebottle - Calliphora vicina - male - February 29th 2020

  • Common Bluebottle - Calliphora vicina - male - January 19th 2020

  • Common Bluebottle - Calliphora vicina - male - September 29th 2022

  • Common Bluebottle - Calliphora vicina - male and female - May 2nd 2012