Maggots come from the eggs laid by adult flies, primarily species like houseflies, blowflies, and bluebottle flies. These flies lay their eggs on organic material that provides food for the maggots when they hatch, such as rotting food, trash, feces, carrion, or decaying matter. The eggs are very small and can hatch into maggots within 7 to 24 hours, especially in warm conditions, which is why maggots often seem to appear suddenly
. Maggots are actually the larval stage of flies. After hatching from eggs, maggots feed on the decaying material for several days before pupating and eventually emerging as adult flies. They thrive in moist, warm environments where there is ample organic material to consume
. In summary:
- Maggots originate from fly eggs laid on suitable organic substrates.
- Eggs hatch quickly, producing maggots that feed on decaying matter.
- Common fly species producing maggots include houseflies and blowflies.
- Maggots are the larval stage in the fly life cycle before pupation and adulthood
