Distribution and Behavior
Lucilia sericata is common all over the temperate and tropical regions of the planet, mainly the southern hemisphere, particularly in Africa and Australia. It prefers warm and moist climates and accordingly is especially common in coastal regions, but it also is present in arid areas. The female lays her eggs in meat, fish, animal corpses, infected wounds of humans or animals, and excrement. The larvae feed on decomposing tissue. The insect favours species of the genus Ovis, including domestic sheep in particular. This can lead to Blowfly strike, causing problems for sheep farmers, though Lucilia sericata is not a major cause of blowfly strike in most regions.
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