Chrysomya albiceps specimens were obtained from colonies established with larvae and adults collected at the Federal Rural University in Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, State of Rio de Janeiro. The larval stage of C. albiceps was allowed to develop in climatic chambers at temperatures of 18, 22, 27 and 32 degrees C, and the pupal stage was allowed to develop at 22, 27 and 32 degrees C (60 +/- 10% R...

This study aimed at surveying the local calliphorid and sarcophagid species in Maranhão State (Brazil) to determine their distribution and abundance, as well as the distribution of exotic Chrysomya species. In total, 18,128 calliphorid specimens were collected, distributed in 7 genera and 14 species. The species Hemilucilia semidiaphana (Rondani, 1850) and Paralucilia paraensis (Mello, 1969) we...

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...

According to Hope [1] myiasis is a disease of human beings originated specially with dipterous larvae. Zumpt [2] defined myiasis as “the infestation of live vertebrate animals with dipterous larvae, which at least for a certain period, feed on host’s dead or living tissues, liquid body substances or ingested food”. These invasions may be benign in effect or may result in mild to violent disturb...