The mature larvae may grow up to 25mm in length. ''D. hominis'' are similar to [[Calliphoridae|''Calliphora'']] in appearance. They have a blue-black abdomen, and have yellow-orange head and legs.
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The mature larvae may grow up to 25mm in length. ''D. hominis'' are similar to [[Calliphoridae|''Calliphora'']] in appearance, and are of the family [[Oestridae]]. They have a blue-black abdomen, and have yellow-orange head and legs.
Larvae are distinctive as they taper towards the posterior end
Larvae are distinctive as they taper towards the posterior end