AuthorSzpila, K., Pape, T., Hall, M.J.R. & Madra, A.
Year2014
TitleMorphology and identification of first instars of European and Mediterranean blowflies of forensic importance. Part III: Calliphorinae
TypePaper
SourceMedical and Veterinary Entomology Vol 28: 133-142.
IllustrationsHalf-tone SEM micrographs and colour photomicrographs
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

Microanatomy of the first instar larvae.

The first instar larva of Calliphora vomitoria is distinct from that of the other species of Calliphora, but indistinguishable from that of Cynomya mortuorum.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentCalliphora vomitoriaOrange-bearded BluebottleAnimalia: Diptera: Calliphoridae
For identificationCurrentCynomya mortuorumDead Dog Fly, Yellow-faced BlowflyAnimalia: Diptera: Calliphoridae
For identificationCurrentLucilia caesarCommon GreenbottleAnimalia: Diptera: Calliphoridae
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