Blow Fly (Compsomyiops callipes)

About Blow Fly (Compsomyiops callipes)

• Kingdom: Animals
• Phylum: Arthropods
• Class: Insects
• Order: Flies
• Family: Blow Flies

Compsomyiops callipes, previously known as Paraluclia wheeleri, is a member of the blowfly family Calliphoridae. It is a warm weather fly that can be found in southwestern parts of the United States and parts of South America. This species can be identified by its chaetotaxy, metallic blue color, club-shaped palp, and brown calypters.

Source: Wikipedia