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Abercrombie, J. (1977). Myiasis in the eastern box turtle caused by phaenicia coeruleiviridis (diptera: calliphoridae). Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences, 67(4), 155–156.
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Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Abercrombie1977 View all bibliographic details ![]() |
Categories: General Keywords: Emydidae, Fressfeinde = predators, Insekten = insects, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Terrapene, Terrapene carolina, Veterinärmedizin = veterinary medicine Creators: Abercrombie Collection: Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences |
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Abstract |
Larvae of Lucilia coeruleiviridis Macq. (Phaenicia coeruleiviridis) were discovered causing facultative wound myiasis in the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) in Maryland. Eight larvae were recovered from a puncture wound in the turtle's body wall near the head. Adult flies emerged after a pupal period of 7 days. The turtle subsequently died.
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