Bug Identifier
Fly maggot (likely a housefly larva)
Community identification

Fly maggot (likely a housefly larva)

Musca domestica (tentative)

Order & Family
Diptera; Muscidae
Size
Typically 3–12 mm long, depending on larval stage.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Develops in moist, decaying organic matter, garbage, manure, or contaminated food; this one appears to be indoors.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on decomposing organic material and microorganisms in it.

Behavior Patterns

Legless, pale larvae; mature maggots often leave their food source to seek a dry place before pupating. The image does not show enough detail for a certain species identification.

Risks & Benefits

Maggots are harmless to bite, but houseflies can spread pathogens by contaminating food. They also help break down organic waste.