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Common Green Bottle Fly (Lucilia Sericata) - Disease Vector
A common green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) rests on a plant leaf while feeding on a greyish-orange liquid in a garden in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 14, 2025. The blowfly, characterized by its metallic blue-green or golden sheen and black markings, is commonly found in outdoor environments where it feeds on decaying organic matter. This species is known to carry bacteria and pathogens such as Salmonella and Escherichia coli. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #12860130 |
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| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Health |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
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