Calliphoridae

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New World Screwworm (NWS)

The New World screwworm (NWS) is a type of fly whose larvae (maggots) feed exclusively on the living tissues of warm-blooded animals. UF/IFAS is monitoring the spread of NWS and providing resources for livestock managers, veterinarians, wildlife officials, and community leaders across Florida. Please go to the UF/IFAS New World Screwworm website for access to materials and science-based resources that may not be available on this site.

Any suspected cases of New World screwworm in Florida should be immediately reported to FDACS.

Publications

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

New World Screwworm Cochliomyia hominivorax (Coquerel) (Insecta: Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Edwin R. Burgess IV and Samantha 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.

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.

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.