Human flesh fly / Tumbu fly / Botfly (Suspected Myiasis)

Tropical and subtropical regions, primarily in Central/South America or Sub-Saharan Africa.

The larvae are parasitic and feed on the living tissue (protein and fluids) of the mammalian host.

Eggs are deposited on the skin or via a vector like a mosquito. The larva hatches and bores into the skin, creating a respiratory pore (the central opening) to breathe while developing.

Risks include localized pain, inflammation, secondary bacterial infection, and discomfort. There are no known benefits to the host; medical or surgical extraction is typically required.