Flesh Fly Larva (Maggot)

Typically found on decaying organic matter, carrion, and occasionally in open wounds of animals or humans.

They feed on necrotic tissue, decaying flesh, and animal manure.

Unlike many flies, flesh flies are larviparous, meaning they deposit live larvae directly onto a food source. They are very active crawling scavengers.

Risks include myiasis (infestation of living tissue) and the mechanical transmission of pathogens. Benefits include their ecological role as decomposers and their importance in forensic entomology to determine post-mortem intervals.