noun
- the larva of a fly that feeds on living tissue of warm-blooded animals, causing serious wounds and infections
Usage: entomology
Examples
- The screwworm infestation caused severe damage to the cattle herd.
- Veterinarians worked to treat wounds infected by screwworm larvae.
- The screwworm eradication program successfully eliminated the pest from North America.
- Ranchers must inspect their livestock regularly for signs of screwworm activity.
- The female screwworm fly lays eggs in open wounds on animals.
- Scientists used sterile insect technique to control screwworm populations.