flesh-eating screwworm fly
Coverage of flesh-eating screwworm fly in the Nexus archive.
- Second flesh-eating screwworm infection reported in cattle in Texas
A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm fly has been confirmed in Texas, prompting a disaster declaration by the governor and coordinated efforts with federal agencies to prevent its spread. The larvae of the parasite feed on the living flesh of warm-blooded animals and humans, leading to the release of sterile flies as part of containment measures.
- Second flesh-eating screwworm infection reported in cattle in Texas
A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm fly has been confirmed in Texas, prompting a disaster declaration and coordinated efforts between state and federal agencies to prevent its spread. The USDA confirmed the case in a calf, leading to measures including the release of sterile flies to combat the parasite, which feeds on the living flesh of warm-blooded animals and humans.