How Do Dead Flies Turn Into Maggots?
WouterIf you notice flies in your home, they may be maggots. Maggots are an insect larva that feed on dead animals and other food. The larvae will feed for a few days before they mature into adults. They are also useful for fishing bait. In addition, live maggots can be used in a number of medical applications. They are sometimes used to clean wounds of dead tissue. They can also be used to determine the approximate time of death.
The process of maggot formation is complicated, but the process is quite fascinating. The maggots are born before the flies do. The fungus needs a higher humidity at night to produce its spores. The dead fly is attached to a fungal holdfast, which makes it possible for the fungus to survive and grow.
When a dead fly dies, it produces a foul smell and attracts flies. Then, within two to three hours, flies will begin to appear. They will then start to surround the dead body. They will lay their eggs on it, and maggots will soon follow.
Maggots are the larvae of flies. Their eggs form in a moist dark area. The eggs hatch eight to 20 hours after the adult fly lays them. They will feed on the area for up to five days, during which time they will mature into maggots. The maggots will be approximately half an inch long and are off-white in colour. They resemble worms, but they have thin bodies, a visible mouth, and kidney-shaped markings on their body.
