Congo Floor Maggot

Pronunciation
/CON-go FLOOR MAG-ot/
Category
Parasites
Singular
Congo Floor Maggot
Plural
Congo Floor Maggots

Definition

The larvae of the Congo Floor Maggot, Auchmeromyia senegalensis, feed on the blood of humans and other mammals.

Etymology

Named for their habitat in huts in sub-Saharan Africa where they are found on the floor.

Example

The larvae of the Congo Floor Maggot are active at night, feeding on sleeping inhabitants.

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