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Secondary screwworm - Cochliomyia macellaria
Copyright © 2007 Ted Kropiewnicki

Secondary screwworm - Cochliomyia macellaria
Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
October 30, 2007
Size: body ~ 6 mm

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Contributed by Ted Kropiewnicki on 30 October, 2007 - 10:43pm
Last updated 31 October, 2007 - 9:52pm

Yes.
The three dark stripes on the thorax strongly suggest this is an adult of the "secondary screwworm," Cochliomyia macellaria.
… Eric R. Eaton, 31 October, 2007 - 3:48pm login or register to post comments

 
Cochliomyia macellaria
Eric, Thank you! Ted
… Ted Kropiewnicki, 31 October, 2007 - 9:51pm login or register to post comments

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