INSECTS: Diptera - Calliphoridae spp.

Question 1

What is the common name for Cochliomyia homonivorax?

Answer 1

New World Screwworm

Question 2

Who are the hosts of New World screwworm, or Cochliomyia hominivorax?

Answer 2

Livestock

Question 3

Where does Cochliolyia hominivorax feed?

Answer 3

Larvae feed on living tissues

Question 4

What is important in the life cycle of Cochliomyia hominivorax?

Answer 4

Females mate only once in their life

Question 5

True or False: While new world screwworm larvae will feed on living tissues, eggs must be laid on fresh, uninfected wounds.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What pathogenesis is associated with Cochliomyia hominivorax?

Answer 6

As fresh wounds attract females, deposited eggs and pupating larvae can cause lesions to be foul smelling, and can rapidly lead to death

Question 7

While larvae can be placed in alcohol for elimination and sterile males can be released, what must be done following confirmation of Cochliomyia hominivorax?

Answer 7

Reporting to the proper authorities immediately