Blowfly vs. Housefly

Blowflynoun

Any of various flies of the family Calliphoridae that lay their eggs in rotting meat, dung, or open wounds.

Blowflynoun

Any species of fly of the genus Musca that deposits its eggs or young larvæ (called flyblows and maggots) upon meat or other animal products.

Blowflynoun

large usually hairy metallic blue or green fly; lays eggs in carrion or dung or wounds

Houseflynoun

Any fly regularly found in human dwellings.

Houseflynoun

The common housefly, Musca domestica, that frequents most homes and spreads some diseases.

Houseflynoun

common fly (Musca domestica) that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases.

Houseflynoun

common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases

Housefly

The housefly (Musca domestica) is a fly of the suborder Cyclorrhapha. It is believed to have evolved in the Cenozoic Era, possibly in the Middle East, and has spread all over the world as a commensal of humans.