A serine protease-associated lectin in the cytolytic system of blowfly (Chrysomya megacephala) larvae: Evidence and characterization.
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DOI: 10.1002/arch.21623
Abstract: Cytolytic activity against invading microorganisms is one of the innate forms of immunity in invertebrates. A serine protease-associated sialic acid-specific cytolytic lectin was purified using glutaraldehyde-fixed ox erythrocytes from the larval extract of blowfly (Chrysomya… read more here.
Keywords: serine protease; lectin; protease associated; blowfly ... See more keywords
Population genetic structure of the globally introduced big‐headed ant in Taiwan
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9660
Abstract: Abstract Global commerce and transportation facilitate the spread of invasive species. The African big‐headed ant, Pheidole megacephala (Fabricius), has achieved worldwide distribution through globalization. Since the late 19th century, Taiwan has served as a major… read more here.
Keywords: population genetic; megacephala; big headed; headed ant ... See more keywords
Dietary and competition effects on life history attributes of Chrysomya megacephala and Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in south-west Europe
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DOI: 10.1007/s00414-025-03425-1
Abstract: The range of the oriental latrine fly (Chrysomya megacephala) is currently expanding. It coexists with another blowfly with a similar ecology, the green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata), one of the most abundant species in carrion… read more here.
Keywords: history; europe; megacephala; lucilia sericata ... See more keywords
First record of the oriental latrine fly, Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) (Diptera: Calliphoridae), in Tennessee, USA.
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DOI: 10.1007/s11686-021-00346-y
Abstract: PURPOSE Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) is a medically and forensically important blow fly species that invaded the United States three decades ago and has continued to expand its distribution across the country ever since.… read more here.
Keywords: fabricius diptera; megacephala fabricius; fly; chrysomya megacephala ... See more keywords
Chromosome-level genome assembly of the synanthropic fly Chrysomya megacephala: insights into oviposition location
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DOI: 10.1186/s12864-025-11645-3
Abstract: The oriental latrine fly, Chrysomya megacephala (Diptera: Calliphoridae), is a medically important synanthropic blow fly species characterized by its necrophagy and coprophagy, often observed near carrion and animal feces. Notably, C. megacephala always arrives at… read more here.
Keywords: genome assembly; megacephala; oviposition; chrysomya megacephala ... See more keywords
Effects of Feeding Sources and Different Temperature Changes on the Gut Microbiome Structure of Chrysomya megacephala (Diptera: Calliphoridae)
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DOI: 10.3390/insects16030283
Abstract: Simple Summary Chrysomya megacephala (Diptera: Calliphoridae), a synanthropic blowfly species, is frequently found on decaying organic matter, including human or animal remains, feces, and garbage dumps. In this study, we examined the impact of different… read more here.
Keywords: megacephala diptera; feeding sources; gut microbiome; diptera calliphoridae ... See more keywords