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In vitro antibacterial activity of whole body extracts from bacteria-pretreated Lucilia cuprina maggots
Maggot debridement therapy is an alternative method for treating of infected wounds in both human and veterinary medicine. Sterile larvae, such as...
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First reported incidence of Bacillus velezensis exhibiting effective antagonism against a blowfly species, Lucilia cuprina
Bacillus sp. PHP1601 (Bacillales: Bacillaceae), a member of the B. subtilis sensu lato , possesses an interesting ability to antagonise fly larvae....
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Bacterial association observations in Lucilia sericata and Lucilia cuprina organs through 16S rRNA gene sequencing
AbstractBlowfly (Diptera: Calliphoridae ) species Lucilia sericata (Meigen) and related species Lucilia cuprina (Wiedmann) are important agricultural...
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Identification, molecular characterization, and in silico structural analysis of larval salivary glands Netrin-A as a potent biomarker from Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae)
The greenbottle blowfly Lucilia sericata ( L. sericata ) is increasingly used in larval therapy of chronic wounds. Netrins as bifunctional proteins are...
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Building a transgenic sexing strain for genetic control of the Australian sheep blow fly Lucilia cuprina using two lethal effectors
BackgroundThe sterile insect technique (SIT) has been successfully used in many pest management programs...
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Insecticidal and repellent activity of geranium essential oil against Musca domestica and Lucilia cuprina
We conducted laboratory experiments to investigate the repellent and insecticidal activity of Pelargonium graveolens geranium oil (GO) against larvae...
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Correction to: Bacterial association observations in Lucilia sericata and Lucilia cuprina organs through 16S rRNA gene sequencing
A Correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/ https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-021-11184-3
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Development of the new microsatellite markers of Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) from Korea
BackgroundLucilia sericata is a medical and veterinary important insect species because its larvae feed on tissues of vertebrates including humans....
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Improved transgenic sexing strains for genetic control of the Australian sheep blow fly Lucilia cuprina using embryo-specific gene promoters
For genetic approaches for controlling insect pests such as the sterile insect technique (SIT), it is advantageous to release only males as females...
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Distinguishing Four Calliphoridae Species (Diptera) from Jamaica Using the Cephalopharyngeal Skeleton: Application to Forensic Investigations
Flies of the family Calliphoridae, commonly called blow flies, are important in the decomposition process. Knowledge on their succession pattern on...
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Forensic Flies: Advances in Study Through Morphological Evidences
Microscopy is by far the most powerful tool in identification and study of the forensic flies. Our knowledge on fly morphology, reproductive parts,...
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Molecular Taxonomy and Forensic Entomology: Where We Stand Today
Molecular taxonomy has become an essential tool today in forensic entomology in identifying museum and live specimens and identifying several life...
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Recent Developments in the Study of Forensic Flies
Since its early history of study dating back to the thirteenth century in China, with the development of different techniques, the study of forensic...
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Forensic Entomology
Insects are a major contributor to human lives, both with their beneficial and harmful role. The last two decades have witnessed their increasing use...
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Manure trial evaluation of Bacillus velezensis PHP1601 as a viable biocontrol candidate against nuisance fly species at an operational piggery
Fly infestations threaten farming and livestock operations, contributing to animal irritation and the spread of serious diseases. In this study, the...
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Parasitoids and Forensic Flies
Parasitoids are known to grow on blow flies of forensic importance on carcass environment and may bear impact to the blow flies and also play a role...
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Insects in Forensic Entomology
Forensic entomology, an emerging subdiscipline of forensic sciences, deals with critical analysis of carrion associated fauna to ascertain the PMI...
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Climate Change and Forensic Flies
Climate change is a global phenomenon affecting the plant, animal, and human life. Insect diversity contributes to ecosystem functions and services...
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In vitro antibacterial activity and synergetic effect of crude extract of the Wohlfahrtia nuba (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) flesh fly larvae
Multidrug-resistant pathogens have become ubiquitous, and effective treatment alternatives are urgently required. Maggot therapy is a promising agent...
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Threats to African Arthropods and Their Biodiversity Potentials on Food Security, Environmental Health and Criminal Investigation
Arthropods are the most diversified group of animals on every ecosystem. Their presence or absence in a defined ecosystem denote useful information...