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The common green bottle fly is a blow-fly found in most areas of the world, and the most well-known of the numerous green bottle fly species. It is 10–14 mm long, slightly larger than a housefly, and has brilliant, metallic, blue-green or golden coloration with black markings.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Darryl Lane
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By Darryl Lane

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Uploaded Jul 18, 2014. Captured Jul 1, 2014 07:52 in 16-19 The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DU, UK.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 65mm