Know the Green Bottle Fly – An Educational Insight
The green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) is a common insect found across Canada. Its metallic green body makes it easy to identify, but did you know it has both positive and negative roles in the natural world?
📖 Educational Facts:
✅ They act as natural decomposers, breaking down dead animals and organic waste.
✅ In forensic science, their larvae help estimate the time of death in investigations.
❌ However, they also spread harmful bacteria by moving between garbage, animal waste, and human food.
👉 Prevention Tip: Keep trash bins sealed, maintain cleanliness, and use window screens to reduce their entry indoors.
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