CALLIPHORIDAE

Calliphoridae

Calliphoridae are a family of insects in the order Diptera, with 1,100 known species. The family is known to be polyphyletic, but much remains disputed regarding proper treatment of the constituent units, some of which are occasionally accorded family status .

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