Blue Bottle Fly

Found globally in temperate and tropical regions, typically near decaying organic matter, gardens, and urban areas.

Adults feed on nectar and protein-rich fluids; larvae (maggots) are necrophages that feed on carrion and rotting flesh.

Active during the day, they are often the first insects to arrive at a carcass. They exhibit a loud buzzing flight and a metallic blue sheen on their abdomen.

They pose a risk as carriers of pathogens such as salmonella due to their contact with waste; however, they are beneficial as decomposers and are crucial in forensic entomology for determining time of death.