Observation of behavioral effects of the Sarcophaga bullata larvae toLight stimulus
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Observation of behavioral effects of the Sarcophaga bullata larvae to
Light stimulus
By Adam C. Toline
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68516
Introduction
The Sarcophaga bullata, also known as the flesh fly, is the topic of research for this report. In order to be familiar with the basic biology of this insect and to understand what this report is about, we will go over some of the characteristics of the insect. Flesh flies and house flies are mixed up quite a bit due to their markings and coloration. Flesh flies are gray in color, have a checkerboard pattern on the top of their abdomen, and are larger than house flies. The prothorax on the flesh fly has three dark stripes, while as the house fly has 4 dark stripes on its prothorax. These two flies are very similar insects to the naked eye, but as you've read so far, they are very different. The primary breeding area for the flesh flies is usually on dead animal carcasses, although they can be found in garbage as well. Flesh flies are helpful in forensic entomology because they are usually the first to arrive at a fresh, dead carcass. Most infestations of flesh flies can be attributed to garbage or dead rodent carcass...