HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Blowfly larvae are known as maggots until the fifth stage of the life cycle when they become pupae. The larvae initially feed on fluid exuded from the body in which they live because the maggots have an enzyme that can break down proteins.

Detailed explanation-2: -(Department of Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln) Page 2 Life cycle Blow flies have a complete life cycle consisting of an egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fly pupae are similar in function to butterfly cocoons: their hard, brown shells protect the inactive, developing flies. Over the course of three to six days, the pupae develop legs and wings, ultimately emerging as full-grown house flies. Within two to three days, female house flies are capable of reproduction.

Detailed explanation-4: -Blow fly life cycle typically takes 3 – 4 weeks depending on the species. The life cycle is broken up into three distinct stages, the egg, the larvae and the adult. The larva stage is the most readily recognized and when all the food consumption is accomplished. The larvae feed on wet, living, or dead flesh.