General
Adults generally 9-13mm long with a wing span of 18-20 mm. Large robust flies with a stout abdomen. The thorax and abdomen is black/blue.

Significance
Attracted to rotting animal remains on which to lay eggs. They can mistake stored meat as a suitable ‘host’. The possibility of disease spread is similar to the House Fly.

Control
Find the source of the infestation and if possible remove it. Application of a residual insecticide is appropriate. Attention to hygiene is the key to controlling this pest.

Speed of Development (27°C on liver- time in hours)