Auchmeromyia

Pronunciation
/aw-KMUR-oh-MY-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Auchmeromyia
Plural
Auchmeromyia

Definition

A genus of blood-sucking flies in the family Calliphoridae, known primarily for their larvae, which are commonly called Congo floor maggots and feed on the blood of mammals.

Etymology

Named by entomologists Brauer and Bergenstamm.

Example

Auchmeromyia senegalensis, found in Africa, is a well-known species whose larvae feed on the blood of mammals, including humans.

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