Range and Habitat
L. mexicana is geographically distributed in North and South America. Specifically, their range is in the southwestern United States and extends into Mexico. This species is also found in Brazil and Central America, although they are not abundant there. In Texas, the range for L. mexicana is similar to L. eximia. Lucilia mexicana is mainly found in wooded areas, but may also inhabit urban areas due to its attraction to animal and human feces, garbage and fresh carrion.
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