Calliphoridae

Matthew Anderson and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Edwin R. Burgess ySamantha M. Wisely

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

J. H. Byrd

This document provides a comprehensive profile of the hairy maggot blow fly, Chrysomya rufifacies. It details the species' distribution, physical description, life cycle, and its medical, economic, and forensic importance. The fly is known for its role in decomposing carrion and its impact on livestock through myiasis. Effective management strategies include proper disposal of carcasses and garbage to disrupt its life cycle. The document also highlights the species' forensic significance in postmortem interval estimations. First published: January, 1998.

J. H. Byrd

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.