The number of identified screwworm cases in Texas now sits at 12, as of June 17, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Visit screwworm.gov for an updated map of confirmed cases, situational updates and additional information from the USDA.
Chart shows the lifecycle of the New World screwworm.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture continues to respond to confirmed cases of New World screwworm in Texas. The New World Screwworm fly lays its eggs in a wound, umbilical area, genitals, nasal passage or eyes of a warm blooded mammal. Its larva have sharp teeth that eat into the animal causing injury and sometimes death.
New World Screwworm flies are about the size of a common housefly (or slightly larger) with organge eyes, a metallic green or blue body and three dark stripes along its back.
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