Blowfly (noun)

A type of fly in the family Calliphoridae, known for their metallic coloration and their habit of laying eggs on carrion, dung, or open wounds of mammals and birds.

Origin:

So called because of their habit of blowing about in the air.

Examples:

1. The blowfly is known for its metallic coloration, and is often seen around carrion.
2. The blowfly is a common sight in the summer months near dead animals.
3. Blowflies are important in the ecosystem as they help to decompose carrion.
4. The blowfly's life cycle is completed in a matter of days, from egg to adult.
5. The blowfly's larvae are known as maggots and are used in forensic entomology to determine time of death.