black blow fly

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 8 km/h
gptkbp:average_temperature warm environments
gptkbp:behavior attracted to odors
gptkbp:body_style rounded and shiny
shiny and hairless
gptkbp:color gptkb:black
depends on species
metallic green or blue
shiny black
brown and hard
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:black_blow_fly
gptkbp:controls sanitation and insecticides
gptkbp:diet carrion
nectar and other sugars
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:ecological_role important in nutrient cycling
gptkbp:eye_color large and red
gptkbp:family gptkb:Calliphoridae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior sipping liquids
gptkbp:formation_date depends on temperature
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Phormia
gptkbp:habitat decaying organic matter
gptkbp:has_feature three body segments
gptkbp:has_friend 1-2 weeks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label black blow fly
gptkbp:is_essential_for forensic entomology
gptkbp:larval_stage detritivore
1-3 days
moist environments
white or cream
scavenging
segmented body
3 instars
5-10 days
fungi and bacteria
maggots
wounds and carcasses
gptkbp:lifespan complete metamorphosis
few weeks to several months
gptkbp:mating_system lekking
gptkbp:mission short and bristle-like
gptkbp:order gptkb:Diptera
gptkbp:pests can be a pest in livestock
gptkbp:predators birds and other insects
gptkbp:premiered_on from puparium
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research in studies of decomposition
gptkbp:role decomposer
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Phormia_regina
gptkbp:significance gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:size 8-12 mm
gptkbp:species includes several closely related species
gptkbp:vision limited
gptkbp:wingspan clear with dark veins
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Phormia_regina
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6