Calliphora vicina, also known as the bluebottle fly or simply bluebottle, is a species of fly that belongs to the Calliphoridae family. This fly is commonly found in most parts of the world and is known for its vivid blue and green metallic appearance. Some common synonyms for Calliphora vicina include blowfly, greenbottle fly, and bottle fly. These terms refer to the fly's distinctive color and its attraction to decaying organic matter, particularly meat. Some people also refer to this species as the meat fly or carrion fly. Regardless of the name used to refer to this fly, it remains an important ecological species that plays a key role in scavenging and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.