Marsh Greenbottle Fly

The common toad fly, Lucilia silvarum, is a member of the fly family Calliphoridae. This fly was first discovered by Johann Wilhelm Meigen in 1826 and is found most notably in European and Western Countries.

This species of fly is known for the ability of its larvae to cause myiasis. In addition, this fly is common around carrion which it finds by smell, as well as areas of high filth concentration.