What Is a Maggot Fly

Maggots are baby flies or the larval stage of a fly. They are conically shaped and often a grey or creamy white color. It is hard to differentiate the species of flies from their maggots, but if this is your goal, the University of Kentucky has put together a guide to recognizing larval types.

How does a maggot become a fly?

The fly lays eggs, which turn into maggots. “Maggot” is another word for larva. After a pupal stage, maggots turn into flies. Sometimes, it may seem like the maggots appear from nowhere, but it’s just that you didn’t notice the fly or its eggs.

What can a maggot do to a human?

Myiasis of body cavities: results from maggot infestation on the eye, nasal passages, ear canal, or mouth. It is usually caused by D. hominis and the screw worms. If the maggots penetrate into the base of the brain, meningitis and death can result.