Development times of particular fly species - in hours
Approximate development times of some Australian fly species (in hours) at 20°C
| Temp(°C) | Egg | Larva 1st Instar | Larva 2nd Instar | Larva 3rd Instar | Prepupa | Pupa | Total time (days) |
| Lucilia sericata | 21 | 31 | 26 | 50 | 118 | 240 | 20 |
| Lucilia cuprina | 26 | 33* | 33* | 24 | 114 | 324 | 23 |
| Calliphora stygia | 24 | 48 | 24 | 48 | 96 | 324 | 23 |
| Calliphora augur | no eggs | 24 | 24 | 60 | 96 | 336 | 23 |
| Chrysomya rufifacies | 24 | 36 | 36 | 72? | 72? | 168 | 17** |
| Hydrotaea rostrata | 48* | 60* | 60* | 36* | 144 | 324 | 28 |
* Data extrapolated from values for combined larval stages
** Approximations only
The life cycles of Australian flies are poorly known - a great area for further research!
Data from:
Anderson, G.S. (2000). Minimum and maximum development rates of some forensically important Calliphoridae (Diptera). Journal of Forensic Sciences. 45: 824-832
O'Flynn, M.A. (1983). The succession and rate of development of blowflies in carrion in southern Queensland and the application of these data to forensic entomology. Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 22: 137-148.
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