blowfly1he Blow Fly, are a large family of flies known for there infesting animal carcasses. Blow flies are found worldwide; found nearly every place inhabited by people.

The name blow fly comes from the bloated condition of the rotting animal carcasses that their larvae, known as maggots, infest. The most frequent species found under these conditions is the common blow fly. Adult blow flies feed primarily on flower nectar, plant sap, and other sugary materials.

Distribution:

The Blow fly is found in Sydney and throughout Australia.

Habitat:

Adult Blow Flies are attracted to meat or living flesh and, like many blowflies, they lay maggots rather than eggs. This means their full life cycle can sometimes be completed within seven days.Found in Urban areas, semi-arid environments, forests and woodlands.

Appearance:

Blow flies are slightly larger than true house flies, and the bodies of many are metallic blue or green in color. Blow flies range in length from 7 to 16 mm they have large bodies and wide heads.

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