Bird Blowfly
Bird Blowfly - Protocalliphora azurea
Description
Length 7-12mm. A dark metallic blue blowfly. It is distinguished from Protophormia terraenovae by the presence of long presutural acrostichals and dusting on the thorax.
Similar Species
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Good quality dorsal and lateral photographs showing the distinguishing features are required.
Habitat
Various habitats.
When to see it
March to October.
Life History
Reared from birds nests.
UK Status
Common across England and Wales, becoming scarcer in Scotland.
VC55 Status
Status in VC55 not known.
Mike Higgott
Anstey, Cropston Road Nature Area
19 June 2023
Ian Harding
Cloud Wood
16 June 2024
Mike Higgott
Anstey, Cropston Road Nature Area
19 June 2023
Ian Harding
Cloud Wood
16 June 2024
David Nicholls
Ratby garden
17 July 2024
David Nicholls
North Kilworth, Millennium Green meadow
14 June 2025
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