238 THE INSECTS. 



develop. Cases of death have been reported. Naturally, the fly 

 deposits its larvae on decaying flesh. In times of war all of these flies 

 become important by reason of "maggots" in the wound. 



Ochromyia anthropophaga. This is an African fly whose larvae 

 develop under the skin of man and animals. It is known as the Ver 

 de Cayor. The larva resembles the Ver Macaque. 



(Estridae. 



Dermatobia cyaniventris. These are large, thick-set flies, with 

 prominent head and eyes, small antennae and a marked narrowing at 

 the junction of thorax and abdomen. The abdomen is a metallic blue. 

 The larvae are deposited under the skin in various parts of the body. 

 When the larvae move they cause considerable pain. At first the larva 

 is club-shaped, but later on it becomes oval. The former is called Ver 

 Macaque, the latter Torcel. 



Hypoderma diana. The larval form of this fly has been reported 

 3 times for man. 



