Description
Due to the fact that this fly belongs in the order Diptera, there is one pair of wings which it uses for mobility. The larvae of these flies are typically about 2 mm (0.08 in) long when laid, and grow in size to approximately 17 mm (0.7 in). Because it is a member of the family Calliphoridae, this fly is generalized by metallic coloring and plumose arista. The adults (imago) of Lucilia silvarum are generally found to be between 4.5–10 mm (0.18–0.39 in).
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