Red-tailed Flesh Fly, Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis (Fallén) (Insecta: Diptera: Sarcophagidae)

Showman, Angelique; Connelly, C. Roxanne

doi:10.32473/edis-in896-2011

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“…One of the third instar larvae identified in white rat carcasses was S. haemorrhoidalis. According to Showman (2016), the hallmark of S. haemorrhoidalis larvae is that the larvae have a much larger body size when compared with other larvae (10-22 mm), yellowish white color with a pointed head.peritreme. The posterior spiracle has three slit with the spiracles (the protective part of the spiracles) disconnected from the dorso-ventral spiracle (Laksmita et al, 2015).…”

Section: Fly Larva Species In White Rat Carcassmentioning

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Identification of Fly Larvas in White Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Carcass Treated with Various Dose of Organophospate

Putra,

Budiarti

2023

jvet

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The growth of flies on the carcass could be an indicator in estimating Post Mortem Interval. The aim of this study was to determine the type of flies and their abundance on the carcass of white rats (Rattus norvegicus) given various doses of diazinon’s organophosphate poison. This research was an experimental study using 12 female wistar white rats, aged 2-3 months, weighing 150-200 g. This study consisted of four treatments with three repetitions of each treatment. Variations in the dose of organophosphate given were treatment A (1.5 mL), B (2.5 mL), and C (3.5 mL). The parameters observed included the types and abundance of flies on the carcasses of white rats that were treated with organophosphate poisoning at different doses. Data analysis was carried out including the normality test, then continued with the homogeneity test and finally the analysis of variance test was carried out and the test results were not significantly different. The types of flies found on the carcass were Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis, Chrysomya albiceps, C. megacephala and C. bezziana. The highest average abundance was S. haemorrhoidalis (34.3 larvae) and the lowest average abundance of fly larvae was C. bezziana (16.3 larvae). The conclusion of this study was that the variation in the dose of organophosphate does not affect the type, abundance and time of appearance of fly larvae on the carcass.

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Identification of Fly Larvas in White Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Carcass Treated with Various Dose of Organophospate

Putra,

Budiarti

2023

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“…Although the fly can carry diseases, such as leprosy bacilli, and a few cases have been reported causing myiasis in livestock, they pose little threat to humans [ 2 , 3 ]. When infection of live tissue occurs, hundreds of maggots colonize a single small area of skin, causing extensive lesions as they continue feeding on the resulting dead tissue [ 4 ].…”

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Flesh Fly Maggot-Infected Abscess in a Burn Victim Patient in the United States Without a History of International Travel: A Case Report

Espino¹,

Espino²,

Oliva³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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This case report describes an uncommon occurrence of myiasis, specifically a maggot-infected abscess, in a patient with reduced skin sensitivity resulting from severe burns. Myiasis is the infestation of live animal tissue by fly larvae, and while it is primarily associated with tropical and subtropical regions, cases acquired within the United States are rare. The presented case involves a 70-year-old male who arrived at the emergency department with an intensely painful, non-healing wound in the left elbow. Upon examination, the wound was found to be infested with numerous live maggots, and subsequent investigations revealed the larvae to be of the flesh fly species (Sarcophagidae). The patient's history of reduced skin sensitivity, previous burn injuries, and exposure to outdoor environments, coupled with poor hygiene and homelessness, likely contributed to the infestation. This report emphasizes the importance of considering myiasis caused by flesh fly larvae even in non-travel-related cases within the United States. Early recognition and prompt treatment are vital to preventing complications and secondary infections. Healthcare providers should remain vigilant in identifying and managing myiasis, and patients with decreased skin sensation should be educated about the need for regular skin surveillance and the utilization of preventive measures to mitigate potential infestations.

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Red-tailed Flesh Fly, Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis (Fallén) (Insecta: Diptera: Sarcophagidae)

Cited by 2 publications

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Identification of Fly Larvas in White Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Carcass Treated with Various Dose of Organophospate

Identification of Fly Larvas in White Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Carcass Treated with Various Dose of Organophospate

Flesh Fly Maggot-Infected Abscess in a Burn Victim Patient in the United States Without a History of International Travel: A Case Report

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