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greenbottle fly

 

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Noun greenbottle fly has 1 sense
  1. greenbottle, greenbottle fly - blowfly with brilliant coppery green body
    --1 is a kind of blowfly, blow fly
    --1 is a member of Lucilia, genus Lucilia

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Greenbottle Fly

Description:

The Greenbottle Fly, scientifically known as Lucilia sericata, is a species of blowfly that belongs to the family Calliphoridae. It is characterized by its metallic green coloration, hence the name "greenbottle." This particular fly species is commonly found in many regions around the world.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of fly with a metallic green coloration.

Example sentence: Be careful leaving the windows open, as greenbottle flies tend to enter the house during the summer.

Sense 2:

Noun: The larvae of the greenbottle fly, often used in forensic entomology to determine the time of death in criminal investigations due to its predictable developmental timeline.

Example sentence: The forensic investigators collected greenbottle fly larvae from the crime scene to analyze the time of death.

Sense 3:

Noun: A common name for several species of flies that have a greenish appearance.

Example sentence: The greenbottle fly is attracted to decaying organic matter.

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