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Myiasis Producing Flies (view source)
Revision as of 18:12, 13 January 2009
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*Adult flies survive for 1 month
*Adult flies survive for 1 month
−*'''Between May and September four generations can develop'''
+*'''Four generations can develop between May and September '''
**In warmer climates, up to 9 or 10 generations can develop per year
**In warmer climates, up to 9 or 10 generations can develop per year
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'''Epidemiology'''
'''Epidemiology'''
−Blowflies are divided into categories depending on their ability to initiate strike
+<br>Blowflies are divided into categories depending on their ability to initiate strike
*Primary flies are capable of initiating a strike on living sheep. Larvae can penetrate intact skin
*Primary flies are capable of initiating a strike on living sheep. Larvae can penetrate intact skin
**''Lucilia''
**''Lucilia''