WHATS A RED FLY? is it a spanish fly?

A “red fly” is probably not a Spanish fly. Spanish fly usually refers to a blister beetle, not a true fly, and it’s known for producing cantharidin, a toxic substance that can blister skin and is dangerous if eaten.

What it likely means

• If someone said “red fly,” they may have meant a red beetle or some other insect, not Spanish fly.
• Spanish fly is commonly linked to a green blister beetle, and the name is misleading because it is not actually a fly.

Safety note

Spanish fly is not a harmless aphrodisiac; it can cause severe poisoning, including burns, vomiting, kidney damage, and even death.

Plain answer

So: no, a red fly is not the same thing as Spanish fly. If you saw a specific insect or product called “red fly,” the exact meaning depends on the context, but it is not the standard term for Spanish fly.

TL;DR: Spanish fly is a toxic blister beetle product, not a real fly, and “red fly” is usually something else entirely.