A notorious flesh-eating fly that once wreaked havoc on U.S. livestock is inching closer to California again.#NewWorldScrewwormhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025
A flesh-eating fly once eradicated is moving back toward the U.S.California researchers are preparing for the possible return of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that feeds on living flesh and once devastated U.S. livestock. By monitoring traps and educating veterinarians and farmers, they hope to stop the pest before it gains a foothold.