Observations in the Family: Calliphoridae

English Name: Blowflies

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blowfly for tea

blowfly for tea
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Location: Dovedale, shop
Observed on: 13th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 4th May 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: metallic fly caught by Tropical Tent Spider. (note: the small bright red spot which appears at the base of the fly's wing in the first photo is the result of an annoying speck of dirt inside my camera/lens)

Green bottle (Calliphoridae) 4web 1751

Banded Blowfly 4web 1751
By: guido.cozaguido.coza's reputation in Invertebratesguido.coza's reputation in Invertebratesguido.coza's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hughenden rd
Observed on: 27th March 2010
Added to iSpot: 29th April 2014
Likely ID: Green bottle (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Regal Blowfly (Chrysomya regalis)

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By: JoeyAndAndrewJoeyAndAndrew's reputation in InvertebratesJoeyAndAndrew's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: District Rd, Klerksdorp
Observed on: 27th April 2014
Added to iSpot: 28th April 2014
Likely ID: Blow fly (Chrysomya)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: On fresh Rhino Dung

Commelina eckloniana - Fly ...

Commelina eckloniana - Fly
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersEastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: Poortjies, Baviaanskloof
Observed on: 31st March 2014
Added to iSpot: 28th April 2014
Likely ID: Blow fly (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Fly trapped on sticky leaf surface, not the only victim

Fly

Fly
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Riversdale Municipal Campsite
Observed on: 18th April 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd April 2014
Likely ID: Blow fly (Chrysomya)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Fly being eaten by Robberfly

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By: Colin Ralston
Garden Route Botanical Garden
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Location: Garden Route Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 2nd December 2010
Added to iSpot: 21st April 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

waxeyed orange abs

waxeye
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: 3 Marion Ave, Scottburgh
Observed on: 17th April 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th April 2014
Likely ID: Blow fly (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2
Description: A little bigger and a lot fatter than a housefly. Briefly lit up a sunny forest clearing. Made no effort to feed on anything, just took a shaft of sunlight.

Fly on dog poo

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Scarborough Garden
Observed on: 26th December 2009
Added to iSpot: 18th April 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Fly

Fly
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Bergvliet Dreyersdal
Observed on: 30th March 2014
Added to iSpot: 17th April 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Blueflies dt

Blueflies dt
By: outramps
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Location: Goukamma Nature Reserve
Observed on: 26th March 2014
Added to iSpot: 16th April 2014
Likely ID: Blue flies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Fly

Fly
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Langrietvlei
Observed on: 22nd March 2014
Added to iSpot: 16th April 2014
Likely ID: Blow fly (Chrysomya)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

royal blue

blowfly, regal
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: 3 Marion Ave, Scottburgh
Observed on: 15th April 2014
Added to iSpot: 15th April 2014
Likely ID: Chrysomya
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Huge gorgeous fellow, over 10mm long, was quite happy to pose with the lens nearly touching his back

Calliphoridae sp. (Blowfly) on Metalasia sp.

Calliphoridae sp. (Blowfly) on Metalasia sp.
By: Nicky
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Location: Cairn Brogie
Observed on: 23rd March 2014
Added to iSpot: 10th April 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Calliphoridae sp.on Phytolacca octandra

Calliphoridae sp.on Phytolacca octandra
By: Nicky
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Location: Cairn Brogie
Observed on: 23rd March 2014
Added to iSpot: 1st April 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Spiderfly - The fly

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By: RobertRobert's reputation in InvertebratesRobert's reputation in InvertebratesRobert's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hayfields, PMB
Observed on: 13th February 2009
Added to iSpot: 27th March 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

Fly coppery

fly coppery
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Location: Garden
Observed on: 19th March 2014
Added to iSpot: 26th March 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 5

electric blowfly

blowfly, banded
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: 3 Marion Ave, Scottburgh
Observed on: 16th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd March 2014
Likely ID: Banded Blowfly (Chrysomya albiceps)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Fly metallic

fly calliphoridae
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Location: Garden
Observed on: 19th March 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st March 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Regal Blowfly (Chrysomya marginalis)

Regal Blowfly on cyathium of Euphorbia polygona
By: Welwitsch
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Location: R339, Klipplaat
Observed on: 13th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2014
Likely ID: Blow fly (Chrysomya)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1

Fly

Fly
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Vlakkenberg summit
Observed on: 8th March 2014
Added to iSpot: 11th March 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Large Blue fly (?) with very red eyes

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By: Colin Ralston
Garden Route Botanical Garden
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Location: Garden Route Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 10th March 2014
Added to iSpot: 10th March 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Calliphoridae sp. (Blowfly) on Helichrysum foetidum var. foetidum

Calliphoridae sp. (Blowfly) on Helichrysum foetidum var. foetidum
By: Nicky
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Location: Ronde Valley 187 Portion 14
Observed on: 1st March 2014
Added to iSpot: 4th March 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Blowfly

Bluebottle
By: Wynand Uys
Kruger2Canyons
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Location: Blyde River Near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 1st March 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd March 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Wingspan 20mm

Whiteface Fly

Whiteface Fly
By: Wynand Uys
Kruger2Canyons
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Location: Blyde River Near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 1st March 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd March 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Wingspan 20mm

Red eyes

Chrysomya albiceps (Calliphoridae) (7)
By: rjpretor
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Location: Unnamed Road, Lincoln
Observed on: 5th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 26th February 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Green blowfly

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Location: R344, Tarkastad
Observed on: 24th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th February 2014
Likely ID: Blow fly (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Calliphoridae sp. on Searsia lucida

Calliphoridae sp. on Searsia lucida
By: Nicky
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Location: N2, Knysna
Observed on: 18th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Blow fly (Chrysomya)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Calliphoridae sp. on Notobubon laevigatum

Calliphoridae sp. on Notobubon laevigatum
By: Nicky
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Location: N2, Knysna
Observed on: 18th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Flys on Bontebok Dung

Flys on Bontebok Dung
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Blesfontein - escarpment track
Observed on: 16th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2014
Likely ID: Blow flies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Pragtige vlieg

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By: ErikErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in InvertebratesErik's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Tierkop, Augrabies
Observed on: 30th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th January 2014
Likely ID: Calliphoridae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Fly

Fly
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Dreyersdal Bergvliet
Observed on: 16th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st January 2014
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Alex playing with my camera again

Diptera sp. on Cirsium vulgare

Diptera sp. on Cirsium vulgare
By: Nicky
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Location: Ronde Valley 187 Portion 6
Observed on: 16th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th January 2014
Likely ID: Blow fly (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Calliphoridae

Calliphoridae
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Location: R555, Middelburg
Observed on: 18th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th January 2014
Likely ID: Calliphoridae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Fly

Fly
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Dreyersdal Bergvliet
Observed on: 13th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th December 2013
Likely ID: Calliphorid fly (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Fly on Helichrysum

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By: saxicola
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Location: Mount Pleasant, Simon's Town
Observed on: 9th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th December 2013
Likely ID: Calliphoridae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Colourful metallic fly about 10-12 mm long.

Fly on Syncarpha

Fly
By: saxicola
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Location: Mount Pleasant, Simon's Town
Observed on: 12th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th December 2013
Likely ID: Calliphoridae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3
Description: Colourful metallic fly about 10-12 mm long.

Blowfly

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By: qgrobler
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: 5, Edge View Road
Observed on: 15th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th December 2013
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Calliphoridae on Senecio burchellii

Calliphoridae on Senecio burchellii
By: Nicky
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Location: R102
Observed on: 15th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th November 2013
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Nov. 2013 Jonkershoek 091 Ursinia interaction

Ursinia interaction
By: Linkie
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Swartboskloof Trail, Breede River DC
Observed on: 19th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 20th November 2013
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Calliphoridae sp. on Senecio burchellii

Calliphoridae sp. on Senecio burchellii
By: Nicky
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Location: 3 Valleyen
Observed on: 8th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th November 2013
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

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By: eltonleroux
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Location: Kirstenbosch Gardens
Observed on: 11th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th November 2013
Likely ID: Bluebottle (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Blowfly on Gloveria - Montagu WCape

Blowfly on Gloveria - Montagu WCape
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Location: La Luna SK side - Montagu WCape district
Observed on: 17th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th October 2013
Likely ID: Calliphoridae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Puparia

Exuvia - no puparia
By: tony rebelo
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Location: De Hoop River wadi
Observed on: 2nd September 2013
Added to iSpot: 19th October 2013
Likely ID: Puparia (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: Apart from the bones and some fluff, all that was left of what was a Klipspringer ...

black fly

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By: Douglas Euston-BrownDouglas Euston-Brown's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Slanghoek Valley
Observed on: 8th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th October 2013
Likely ID: Cosmina
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

Flys on Carcass

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in InvertebratesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in InvertebratesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in InvertebratesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Makuleke area, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 2nd October 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th October 2013
Likely ID: Blow flies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: There are two types of flys here. This observation refers to both as I believe they are from the same genus.

Fly

Fly
By: Nikola SchusterNikola Schuster's reputation in InvertebratesNikola Schuster's reputation in InvertebratesNikola Schuster's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Darling Veldblom Reserve
Observed on: 25th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th September 2013
Likely ID: Greenbottle (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Blowfly on melktou - Montagu WCape

Blowfly on melktou - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in InvertebratesMarion Maclean's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 24th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th September 2013
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Copper-tailed blowfly on Moraea lurida

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By: Mike_GMike_G's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Near Loerkop, Greyton
Observed on: 13th September 2010
Added to iSpot: 24th September 2013
Likely ID: Blowfly (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Banded blowfy attracted by the smell given off and visiting Moraea lurida and becoming covered by pollen by crawling deep withing the floral tube.

Blowflies

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By: Stuart ShearerStuart Shearer's reputation in InvertebratesStuart Shearer's reputation in InvertebratesStuart Shearer's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Dump area, Greyton Commonage
Observed on: 21st September 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd September 2013
Likely ID: Blow flies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Large brommer

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in InvertebratesLee Jones's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Schusterskraal - CGHNR
Observed on: 15th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th September 2013
Likely ID: Blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2
Description: roughly 10mm total length - heavily set, large black fly with a faint metallic sheen

Species with which Blowflies (Calliphoridae) interacts

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