A fly that lays flesh-eating larvae could threaten humans and wildlife in Texas after it has been detected in Mexico. The Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife issued an urgent warning to its ...

The New World screwworm was eradicated from the state decades ago, but now officials are warning it may be poised to return.

A fly that lays flesh-eating larvae could threaten humans and wildlife in Texas after it has been detected in Mexico. The Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife issued an urgent warning to its ...

But a large variety of insects can pollinate flowers. This arum has opted instead to attract flesh flies and carrion beetles, ...

Texas wildlife officials are warning the state’s cattle industry to be on the lookout for a flesh-eating parasite that can be deadly for animals.

The USDA bans Mexican cattle imports after screwworm discovery, prompting Texas officials to warn about the parasite's threat ...

"When NWS fly larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of a living animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal," the USDA says. "NWS can infest livestock, pets, wildlife ...