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thumbnail for publication: Red-Tailed Flesh Fly, Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis (Fallén) (Insecta: Diptera: Sarcophagidae)

Red-Tailed Flesh Fly, Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis (Fallén) (Insecta: Diptera: Sarcophagidae)

Angelique Showman and C. Roxanne Connelly

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.

thumbnail for publication: Common Green Bottle Fly or Sheep Blow Fly Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Insecta: Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Common Green Bottle Fly or Sheep Blow Fly Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Insecta: Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Matthew Anderson and Phillip E. Kaufman

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

thumbnail for publication: A Flesh Fly Sarcophaga crassipalpis Macquart (Insecta: Diptera: Sarcophagidae)

A Flesh Fly Sarcophaga crassipalpis Macquart (Insecta: Diptera: Sarcophagidae)

Lazaro A. Diaz and Phillip E. Kaufman

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

thumbnail for publication: Black Soldier Fly Hermetia illucens Linnaeus (Insecta: Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

Black Soldier Fly Hermetia illucens Linnaeus (Insecta: Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

Joseph W. Diclaro II and Phillip E. Kaufman

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.

thumbnail for publication: Hairy Maggot Blow Fly, Chrysomya rufifacies (Macquart)

Hairy Maggot Blow Fly, Chrysomya rufifacies (Macquart)

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.

thumbnail for publication: Darkwinged Fungus Gnats, Bradysia spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Sciaridae)

Darkwinged Fungus Gnats, Bradysia spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Sciaridae)

F. W. Mead and T. R. Fasulo

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

thumbnail for publication: Secondary Screwworm, Cochliomyia macellaria (Fabricius) (Insecta: Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Secondary Screwworm, Cochliomyia macellaria (Fabricius) (Insecta: Diptera: Calliphoridae)

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.