Screwworms are any of four species of blow fly of the genus Cochliomyia, named for the screwlike appearance of the larvae. Screwworm maggots, particularly those of the New World screwworm (C. hominivorax and the secondary screwworm (C. macellaria), are serious pests that attack livestock, deer, and other animals, including humans.
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