General Description

Abdomen brown with blue-black marking. Buzzing sound produced when flying. Body up to 1 cm long.

Biology

Lesser Brown Blowflies are attracted to light and are often found on window sills in houses. Females lay eggs or release live maggots (larvae) onto food such as dead animal carcasses or dung.

Distribution

Eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania.

Habitat

Urban areas.

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