Lucilia sericata (Meigen, 1826)
One of numerous species of so called 'Greenbottles' which are difficult to tell apart without a specimen. Identification to species' level, cannot really be done without the aid of a microscope and scalpel. but good quality photographs can sometimes help to a degree. Lucilia sericata is more widespread in Nottinghamshire than our distribution map would suggest, being most commonly found in agricultural areas, but will also occur in gardens.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Lucilia sericata
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Sherwood Forest Trust (2008 Oak Tree Heath invertebrate survey). Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Sean Tobin. Barry Lygo. Brian Wetton.

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Updated January 2025
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