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Blowfly
Translation of "blowfly" into Russian
blowfly
Noun
UK
/ˈbləʊflaɪ/
US
/ˈbloʊflaɪ/
blowfly
blowflies pl
мясная муха
The blowfly is often found near decaying matter.
Мясная муха часто встречается возле разлагающегося вещества.
Definitions
blowfly
Noun
UK
/ˈbləʊflaɪ/
US
/ˈbloʊflaɪ/
A type of fly belonging to the family Calliphoridae, known for its metallic blue or green body and its habit of laying eggs on meat or carrion.
The presence of a blowfly in the kitchen indicated that there might be spoiled food nearby.
A fly whose larvae feed on decaying organic matter, often used in forensic science to estimate the time of death.
Forensic entomologists collected blowfly larvae from the crime scene to help determine the time of death.
blowfly
Adjective
UK
/ˈbləʊflaɪ/
US
/ˈbloʊflaɪ/
Relating to or characteristic of blowflies.
The forensic team examined the blowfly larvae found on the corpse.