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To see how Blowfly larvae (Calliphora) react to light.
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THE EFFECT OF LIGHT ON BLOWFLY LARVAE (CALLIPHORA) AIM To see how Blowfly larvae (Calliphora) react to light. BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE The Blowfly is any member of the insect family Calliphoridae (order Diptera). They are metallic blue, green, or black in colour and are noisy in flight, producing a distinctive buzzing sound. The blowflies are on average 8-10 mm in length, slightly larger than the more common housefly larvae. Among the blowfly family, the more important members are the screwworm, bluebottle fly (Calliphora), green bottle fly, and cluster fly. Adult blowflies feed on a variety of materials, but the larvae of most species are scavengers that live on carrion or dung. The adults lay their eggs on the carcasses of dead animals, the eggs hatching in less than a day and the larvae burrow straight down into the food source, and feeding on the decaying flesh. The larvae of some species also sometimes infest open wounds...
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