Toad Greenbottle

Lucilia bufonivora

Lucilia bufonivora is a member of the fly family Calliphoridae, which are commonly known as blow flies. L. bufonivora is commonly referred to as the toadfly. The adult flies will typically feed on pollen and nectar of flowers, while the larvae are parasitoids that feed mainly on the living flesh of a toad, leading to its death. Most frequently the fly attacks the common toad, though it has been found on other frog and toad species. The toadfly is common in north west Europe.

Scientific name

Lucilia bufonivora

Family

Calliphoridae