Hairy Maggot Blow Fly, Chrysomya rufifacies (Macquart)

Abstract

This document provides a comprehensive profile of the hairy maggot blow fly, Chrysomya rufifacies. It details the species' distribution, physical description, life cycle, and its medical, economic, and forensic importance. The fly is known for its role in decomposing carrion and its impact on livestock through myiasis. Effective management strategies include proper disposal of carcasses and garbage to disrupt its life cycle. The document also highlights the species' forensic significance in postmortem interval estimations. First published: January, 1998.