After 60 years, once again the entry of a terrible insect in America! A parasite that eats live flesh caused a sensation everywhere

Why is the New World screwworm pest so scary?
Entry of a dreaded virus into America.
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A few years ago, corona virus was hit in all the countries of the world including India. The entire world was devastated in this epidemic. The world economy was in shambles. But now again, a dangerous carnivore called ‘New World Screw Worm’ has appeared in Texas, USA insect has been detected. This insect has been the subject of great discussion all over the world. In the 1960s, the dangerous insect was completely eradicated, but once again after 60 years, the discussion of the dreaded insect has started. The name of this insect is ‘New World Screwworm’ (New World Screwworm-NWS). On June 3, 2026, man-eating maggots were found in the navel of a calf in Texas. The entire American administration is shocked to see the larvae found in the navel of the calf. Great concern is being expressed due to the reappearance of the pest after 60 years in America.(Photo Courtesy – Social Media/istock)

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The New World screwworm is no ordinary insect but a terrible insect that feeds on the flesh of living animals and humans. This insect is also said to be the enemy of man. This virus is also medically known as Cochleomea hominivorax. The dreaded insect found in America lays its eggs in the fresh wounds of warm-blooded animals. These larvae then devour the living body of a human being. It has been predicted that the country’s economy could be hit by billions of dollars due to the larvae found in America.

Why is the New World screwworm pest so scary?

Common maggots feed on decaying animals or dead bodies. But the New World screwworm feeds on the living human body. This fly lays its eggs not only on live flesh but also on open wounds of warm-blooded animals. Hatched larvae have sharp, screw-like hooks. With the help of hooks the living flesh is torn and gutted. These larvae feed not only on dead flesh but also live cells and blood. Due to absorption of blood, the condition of the body deteriorates. Bacterial infection causes painful death in animals as well as humans.

Screw worm larvae are not larvae that spread from one animal to another. Adult female flies lay eggs in fresh wounds of warm-blooded animals. The larvae hatching from these eggs live on the living flesh of the animal. This procedure is likely to affect the vital organs of the animal. The worst outbreak in the country was in 1972. More than 90,000 cases were reported this year, according to the USDA. Severe worm infestations are likely to cost more than $3 billion in the Southwest alone.

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In 2025, an American citizen who came to Maryland from El Salvador was infected with screwworm. This infection was first detected in humans. In the human body, these larvae enter the body through the eyes, ears, nose or open wounds and absorb essential nutrients from the muscles. Worries are being raised about the larvae feeding on the human body’s blood and essential nutrients.