Critter of the Week

It's hard to love blowflies. They're noisy vectors of disease that like to hang around stinky, decaying meat. But love is often found in the unlikeliest places. If we can get past the ick factor, there are lots of reasons to show a little love for our native flies this Valentine's Day. The rango pango or New Zealand blue blowfly, Calliphora quadrimaculata, helps break down the dead and pollinate native flowers.