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Re: Maggots
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James Morton <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 28 Jul 2002 10:27:20 +0100
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> I have no idea if this is correct, but is it possible that they are
> parasitic wasp larvae?

Or how about infestation with parasitic fly larvae ('apimiasis')? This
is known to occur with a variety of fly species (most notably Senotania
tricuspis).

I haven't any first hand experience of this here in the UK, but I
believe that it is comparatively common in some warmer parts of the
world.

James

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