Of the Calliphoridae family, blowfly maggots are typically found in decaying meat and are characterized by their shiny, metallic-looking bodies. Flesh fly. The Sarcophagidae family of maggots are ...

Cattle and bison imports from Mexico are scheduled to resume soon, according to a recent announcement by the United States ...

This flesh-eating fly, known as the lucille moth, is wreaking havoc on the American continent, particularly in South America.

For maggots, the experience of eating a succulent meal isn’t just about how their food tastes, but also how it feels.

Apple maggot flies lay eggs in fruit which becomes pitted and misshapen. The female fly creates a "sting” or hole as she lays an egg; each one forms a tiny spot or dimple. Maggots (larvae) tunneling ...

In a recent article by KXAN, the New World Screwworm was found recently with our neighbors to the South, in Mexico. But the ...

Myiasis is a parasitic infestation caused by the larvae of flies that feed on living tissue, such as human skin or animal flesh. It can cause skin infections, wounds, and other health problems.

Texas wildlife officials are warning the state’s cattle industry to be on the lookout for a flesh-eating parasite that can be deadly for animals.

The new study addressed this issue in fruit fly larvae, commonly called maggots, because of the simplicity of their nervous system and the available genetic tools. The researchers established that ...

When these neurons were switched off, the larvae could no longer distinguish between too-hard and too-soft food. Scientists have discovered that fruit fly larvae can actually “taste” food texture, ...