Wohlfahrtia vigil
(Walker, 1849)
fox maggot, myiasis fly
Wohlfahrtia vigil is a flesh fly (Sarcophagidae) known for causing myiasis in mammals. The has been studied for its laboratory rearing methods and behavioral characteristics. are active during warmer months and females deposit larvae on or near rather than laying .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Wohlfahrtia vigil: //ˌvoʊlˈfɑrtiə ˈvɪdʒɪl//
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Host Associations
- mammals - larval causes myiasis; larvae develop in tissue
Behavior
Females are larviparous, depositing first-instar larvae directly on or near suitable rather than laying . This has been observed in laboratory rearing studies.
Human Relevance
Causes myiasis in mammals, including potential veterinary and medical significance as a .
Similar Taxa
- Wohlfahrtia magnificaBoth are congeneric flesh flies causing myiasis; W. magnifica is more commonly documented in veterinary contexts
- other SarcophagidaeShares -level traits of gray with three dark longitudinal stripes and checkered abdominal pattern, but distinguished by specific larviparous and associations
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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- Rearing and Biology of Wohlfahrtia vigil (Diptera: Sarcophagidae)1
- Observations on the Behaviour of the Sarcophagid Fly, Wohlfahrtia vigil (Walk.)
- Further Observations on the Behaviour of Wohlfahrtia vigil (Walk.) with Notes on the Collecting and Rearing of the Flies