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Lucilia sericata
urban backyard
fly maggots have been used since antiquity in the treatment of wounds. American hospitals stopped using maggot therapy after the discovery of penicillin. It is regaining popularity because of the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Spotted on Jun 29, 2012
Submitted on Jun 29, 2012
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