Calliphora vicina

Definitions of Calliphora vicina
  1. noun
    blowfly with iridescent blue body; makes a loud buzzing noise in flight
    synonyms: bluebottle
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    type of:
    blow fly, blowfly
    large usually hairy metallic blue or green fly; lays eggs in carrion or dung or wounds
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