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This pest commonly affects livestock and pets and can cause death if wounds are left untreated Botfly Larvae Botfly larvae can infect human tissues, including the mouth.

Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screwworm fly, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat the living tissue. (Getty Images) ...

Botfly Larvae Botfly larvae can infect human tissues, including the mouth. They cause painful swellings, irritation and ulcers.