Chrysomyia

/ˌkrɪsoʊˈmaɪə/ noun

Definition

A genus of large metallic green or golden flies, including the blowfly, known for their shimmering color.

Etymology

From Greek 'chrysos' (gold) and 'myia' (fly). The name was applied because these flies have a distinctive golden or greenish metallic sheen that makes them appear to shine in light.

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Chrysomyia flies have a gruesome but crucial role in forensic science—entomologists can determine the time of death by identifying which fly species' larvae are present on remains, using their predictable development rates!

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