lucilia

• Род зелёных падальных мух, обычно известных своей металлической зелёной или синей окраской.

A genus of greenbottle flies, commonly known for their metallic green or blue coloration.

uncountable · proper noun

1. C1formalscientific

   A genus of blowflies in the family Calliphoridae, commonly known as greenbottle flies, often metallic green or blue in color.

   Зеленые мухи

   • Lucilia sericata is a species used in forensic entomology.
   • The metallic sheen of Lucilia flies makes them easy to identify.
   • Greenbottle flies of the genus Lucilia are often found on decaying matter.