Cochliomyia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cochliomyia is a genus in the family Calliphoridae, known as blowflies, in the order Diptera. Cochliomyia are commonly referred to as the New World screwworm fly . There are four species in thi...
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A screwworm infestation is caused by larvae of the fly Cochliomyia homino-virax. These larvae can infest wounds of any warm-blooded animal, including human beings. The screwworm fly is about twice the size of a regular house fly and can be distinguished by its greenish-blue color and its large reddish-orange...
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SWF do not actively migrate but female flies may disperse widely in search of wounded animals (up to 50 kms). The life cycle of the fly in tropical conditions can be less than 3 weeks, and 15 generations can be produced in one year.
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The New World screwworm fly, Cochliomyia hominivorax has parasitic maggots that infest animals and people and cause terrible tissue destruction. ... The activities of the voracious maggots explain why people fear the screwworm fly wherever it occurs.
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A weak link in the life cycle of the New World screwworm fly made it possible for scientists to wipe it out in the United States and Central America. ... The gruesome habits of the New World screwworm fly, Cochliomyia hominivorax, make it an unwelcome insect everywhere it occurs.
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Screwworm (fly), a parasitic fly known for its screw-shaped larvae, which infest open wounds. The screwworm is a serious pest of livestock and certain domestic and wild animals. It is found in subtropical and tropical climates from the extreme southern United States to Argentina.
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The screwworm fly is about twice the size of a regular house fly and can be distinguished by its greenish-blue color and its large reddish-orange eyes.
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Printable Version E-mail this page; ... Welcome to the Agricultural Research Service—one of the world's premier scientific organizations. ... Our scientific research solves problems that affect Americans daily.
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