Flies can lay eggs in open wounds, a situation more common in hot, humid areas. These eggs hatch into larvae that feed on tissue, causing pain, inflammation, and potential infection. Early detection ...

California researchers are preparing for the possible return of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that feeds on living ...

The SubSea Craft CADDIS drone system delivers advanced autonomous capability for underwater surveillance, reconnaissance, and security. Built for stealth and endurance, it performs high-risk tasks ...

Researchers are trapping and tracking the New World screwworm to detect it early before it threatens livestock. The previous ...

Tiny flies can transform minor mouth sores into a serious condition known as oral myiasis. This rare occurrence begins when ...

University of California Riverside researchers are launching a preemptive strike against the threatened return of the flesh-eating New World screwworm, a threat to livestock.

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

A remarkable fossilized larva has been discovered by scientists with its brain and guts still intact. The fossilized creature is one of the earliest ancestors of a group known as arthropods, which ...