Myiasis is the condition or conditions resulting from the invasion of the tissues and organs of man and other animals by the eggs or larvae of dipterous flies. Such invasion may be simple, i.e. without any severe constitutional disturbances, or may result in violent disturbances causing even death. According to the site of invasion one may have cutaneous, dermal, intestinal, urinary, nasal, ora...

This study was carried out to evaluate the biological effects of methanolic, acetone and petroleum ether leaves extract Artemisia absinthium against 1st instar larvae Chrysomya albiceps. All extracts have toxicity C. The larvicidal, pupicidal adulticidal activity these varied depending on solvent used in extraction dose extract. Complete larval mortality percent (100%) caused only by at 0.4g/ml...

myiasis caused by the larvae of c.bezziana has been reported in man, cattle, cats, water buffalo, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, dogs, camels and elephants from asia and africa. although human infestation o with this parasite is commonly found in cattle-raising areas, cases of urogenital myiasis are rarely reported. this is the first cases report of urogenital infestation with the larvae of c. ...

The significance of brushtail possum, Trichosurus vulpecula Kerr (Diprotodontia: Phalangeridae) carcasses to the succession and production of Diptera species and its relevance to fly strike management in Tasmania, Australia was examined. Calliphora stygia (Fabricius), Lucilia sericata (Meigen) and Calliphora vicina Robineau-Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) were found to be the most abundant an...

Insects found associated with corpse can be used as one of the indicators in estimating postmortem interval (PMI). The objective of this study was to compare the stages of decomposition and faunal succession between a partially burnt pig (Sus scrofa Linnaeus) and natural pig (as control). The burning simulated a real crime whereby the victim was burnt by murderer. Two young pigs weighed approxi...