Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Vepery, Chennai, 600007
*Corresponding author. Email: lathabravi@gmail.com
Online published on 7 March, 2026.
The endemic species of dipterans causing myiasis in Chennai was investigated. Maggots were collected from cutaneous wounds of animals presented to Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital, Veterinary University Peripheral Hospital and non-governmental organizations. These maggots were identified by morphological examination of the larvae as well as adults. Chrysomya bezziana was identified as the predominant myiasis causing fly along with a case of Musca domestica. Chrysomya larvae having 3, 7, 10 and 11 spiracles were also identified.
Abnormalities, Chrysomya bezziana, Cutaneous wounds, Myiasis
