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"Sarracenia Flesh-fly (Sarcophaga sarraceniae). a, larva; b, pupa; c, fly; d, head and prothoracic joints of larva, showing curved hooks, lower lip, and prothoracic spiracles; e, end of body of larva, showing stigmata, prolegs, and vent; h, tarsal claws of fly with protecting pads; i, antenna of fly." -Whitney, 1911

Sarracenia Flesh Fly

"Sarracenia Flesh-fly (Sarcophaga sarraceniae). a, larva; b, pupa; c, fly; d, head and prothoracic joints…

The horse fly has but one pair of developed wings, the second pair being represented by a pair of balancers: their function is sensory.

Horse Fly

The horse fly has but one pair of developed wings, the second pair being represented by a pair of balancers:…

The head of the adult horse fly.

Horse Fly

The head of the adult horse fly.

The prothorax of the adult horse fly.

Horse Fly

The prothorax of the adult horse fly.

The mesothorax of the adult horse fly.

Horse Fly

The mesothorax of the adult horse fly.

The metathorax of the adult horse fly.

Horse Fly

The metathorax of the adult horse fly.

The abdomen of the adult horse fly.

Horse Fly

The abdomen of the adult horse fly.

The mouth parts of the adult horse fly.

Horse Fly

The mouth parts of the adult horse fly.

The head of the larva of the horse fly.

Horse Fly

The head of the larva of the horse fly.

The larva of the horse fly.

Horse Fly

The larva of the horse fly.

The larva of the horse fly.

Horse Fly

The larva of the horse fly.

The pupa of the horse fly.

Horse Fly

The pupa of the horse fly.

An illustration of a house fly with a maggot and puparium.

House Fly

An illustration of a house fly with a maggot and puparium.

This illustration shows the Gadfly of the Ox. This illustration is enlarged, and also shows a Gadfly larvae.

Gadfly of Ox

This illustration shows the Gadfly of the Ox. This illustration is enlarged, and also shows a Gadfly…

A maggot is the larva of a dipterous insect.

Maggot

A maggot is the larva of a dipterous insect.

Illustration of two small corn (maize) kernels being eaten by maggots. One maggot is still inside one of the kernels.

Maize Kernels Destroyed by Maggots

Illustration of two small corn (maize) kernels being eaten by maggots. One maggot is still inside one…

The larva of the onion fly are maggots or footless grubs. Many live in the interior of roots, stems, or leaves of plants.

Larva and Chrysalis of the Onion Fly

The larva of the onion fly are maggots or footless grubs. Many live in the interior of roots, stems,…

"Corn Sawfly: a, maggot, natural size; b, maggot, magnified; c, the maggot in its ear in the stem of the corn; d, female insect, magnified; e, female insect, natural size." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Corn Sawfly

"Corn Sawfly: a, maggot, natural size; b, maggot, magnified; c, the maggot in its ear in the stem of…