Cordylobia

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Cordylobia

a genus of blowflies of the family Calliphoridae.

Cordylobia anthropophaga

the maggot parasitizes humans, rodents, monkeys and dogs causing cutaneous lumps. Called also tumbu or skin-maggot fly.

Cordylobia rodhaini

the maggot causes skin lesions in antelope, rodents and humans. Called also Lund's fly.

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