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Greenbottle Fly (Lucilia sericata) Infected with Entomophthora muscae You can see the fungus emerging from the intersegmental membranes on this fly&#039;s abdomen. Gnarly!<br />
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E. muscae has potential for use as a biocontrol agent, but there are some technical problems preventing its use.<br />
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Habitat: Infected fly was stuck to a leaf in a rural garden. Common green bottle fly,Geotagged,Lucilia sericata,Summer,United States,fly Click/tap to enlarge

Greenbottle Fly (Lucilia sericata) Infected with Entomophthora muscae

You can see the fungus emerging from the intersegmental membranes on this fly's abdomen. Gnarly!

E. muscae has potential for use as a biocontrol agent, but there are some technical problems preventing its use.

Habitat: Infected fly was stuck to a leaf in a rural garden.

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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 Christine Young
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Uploaded Apr 5, 2020. Captured Sep 21, 2019 11:21 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm