Maggot Collection

Thailand, Chiang mai, deep fried silk worm pupae (Bombyx Mori) for sale in a Thai market

Trapping cucumber maggots with person hiding in cold frame
Trapping the cucumber maggot caricature illustration of person hiding in cold frame to trap maggots, by Heath Robinson. Captioned, A Garden Guide: Horticultural Hints'

Beetles, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)
490316 Beetles, c.1755-65 (w/c on paper) by Ledoulx, Pierre Francois (1730-1807); 15.4x11.3 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Meat Flies (engraving)
3634713 Meat Flies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meat Flies. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1873. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Teeth, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999195 Teeth, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Squirrel, (coloured pencil on paper)
985009 Squirrel, (coloured pencil on paper) by Wood, Grant (1891-1942); 15.8x17.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Squirrel. Grant Wood (1892-1942). Coloured pencil on paper

Morning fog rises from the palm tree lined Vinales Valley, Cuba

Illustration of a maggot

Surgeon placing maggots in a wound to clean it

Gauromydas heros
The worlds largest fly

Maggot head, SEM C014 / 1449
Maggot head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a fly (order Diptera) larva, showing its mouthparts (centre). Magnification: x40 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Fly life cycle, artwork C018 / 0298
Fly life cycle. Diagram and artworks showing the stages in the life cycle of a fly. The winged adult stage is at top centre

Ichneumon Fly larvae - emerging from Large White caterpillar host and beginning to weave their silk cocoons prior to
DK-115 Ichneumon Fly larvae - emerging from Large White caterpillar host and beginning to weave their silk cocoons prior to pupating. Wiltshire, England

Gauromydas heros
The worlds largest fly

Picture No. 11807197
Fly Eggs on body of dead bird, Norfolk UK Date:

Satire of John Wesley, c. 1685 (engraving)
XJF476251 Satire of John Wesley, c.1685 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire of the founder of the Methodist movement, John Wesley (1703-91)

Picture No. 10732528
Bleaching refuse bin after maggots have bred. Date:

Seaweed Fly (Coelopidae sp. ) maggot, amongst strandline debris, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, October
Seaweed Fly (Coelopidae sp.) maggot, amongst strandline debris, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, October

Carrot infested with carrot fly, close-up

Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius) perching on a branch with maggot in its beak

A Japanese Quail (Coturnix Japonica) with a maggot in its beak, side view

Piece of raw, red meat infested with maggots in petri dish

Maggot F007 / 6555
Maggot (order Diptera)

Maggot F007 / 6556
Maggot (order Diptera)

Maggots on meat F007 / 6574
Maggots (order Diptera) on meat

Maggots F007 / 6554
Maggots (order Diptera)

Maggots on meat F007 / 6573
Maggots (order Diptera) on meat

Maggot waste digestion food production C015 / 9937
Maggot waste digestion food production. Close-up of numerous maggots of the housefly (Musca domestica) being used in waste digestion and food production research

Maggot head, SEM C014 / 1450
Maggot head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a fly (order Diptera) larva, showing its mouthparts (centre). Magnification: x40 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Eristalis tenax, drone-fly larvae
Eristalis tenax is one of quite a large group of closely related hover-flies which have rat-tailed maggots, i.e. larvae with an elongated breathing tube at the end of their bodies. E

Blowfly larvae
Mature maggots or larvae of the bluebottle blowfly (Calliphora)

Gyrostigma rhinocerontis, botfly maggot
A adult rhino botfly maggot (Gyrostigma rhinocerontis) extracted from a white rhino, Merseyside. Photographed by Martin Hall

SEM of maggots of the green blow fly
Scanning electron micrograph of maggots (2 hours old) of the greenbottle, or green blow fly, Lucilia caesar, feeding on a piece of raw beef

False-colour SEM of a maggot on raw beef
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a maggot (2 hours old) of the greenbottle, or green blow fly, Lucilia caesar, feeding on a piece of raw beef

Blowfly maggot feeding, SEM
Blowfly maggot feeding. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Calliphora vicina blowfly maggot (larva) feeding on liver tissue

House fly maggot, SEM
House fly maggot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The house fly (Musca domestica) lays eggs in organic matter, usually decaying material

Fly larva, SEM
Fly larva, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Food pests, conceptual image

Fruit fly larvae, SEM
Fruit fly larvae, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) are widely used in genetic experiments, particularly in mutation experiments

Paper wasp larvae, SEM
Paper wasp (Polistes sp.) larvae, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Each larva inhabits one hexagonal cell of the wasps nest

Chrysalis infected with parasitic larvae. Chrysalis of the small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) with a thin thread extending from it

Chrysalise infected with parasitic larvae
Chrysalises infected with parasitic larvae. Chrysalises of the small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) with thin threads extending from them

Maggot skin, SEM
Maggot skin, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Maggots are the legless larvae of flies (order Diptera). Here, the skin of the maggot is covered in fine hooks which enables it to grip a

Protective cover in a vegetable garden. This mesh-covered frame is protecting carrots against carrot fly (Chamaepsila rosae)

Berberis Sawfly Larvae - showing leaf damage. UK
SPH-3177 Damage caused by Berberis SAWFLY Larva UK Arge berberidis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Berberis Sawfly Larvae - swarm UK
SPH-3175 Swarm of Berberis SAWFLY larvae UK Arge berberidis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Blue Bottle Maggot Pupa on rotting meat, UK
SPH-160 BLUEBOTTLE / Blowfly MAGGOT - pupae x1 on rotting meat. UK Calliphora vomitoria Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Exploring the World of Maggots: From Trapping Cucumber Maggots to Deep-Fried Delicacies in Thailand" In a unique method of pest control, a person hides in a cold frame, trapping cucumber maggots and protecting the crops. Journeying through the vibrant markets of Chiang Mai, Thailand, one can find deep-fried silk worm pupae (Bombyx Mori) for sale – an exotic delicacy worth trying. Transporting us back to the 18th century, beautifully detailed watercolor paintings depict beetles from that era - a fascinating glimpse into history. Engravings showcasing meat flies remind us of nature's intricate web; these tiny creatures play their part in decomposition and recycling nutrients. A colored engraving from 1833-39 showcases teeth with remarkable detail - an intriguing insight into dental anatomy during that time period. With delicate strokes of colored pencil on paper, an artist captures the essence of a squirrel – its lively spirit frozen in art forever. As morning fog gracefully rises from palm tree-lined Vinales Valley in Cuba, it creates an enchanting atmosphere that takes your breath away. Embarking on another culinary adventure through Thai markets brings us face-to-face with deep-fried bamboo worm larvae – a crunchy treat loved by locals and adventurous food enthusiasts alike. 9 & 10: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya boasts its own specialty – deep-fried silk worm pupae (Bombyx Mori) for sale at local markets; this regional delight is not to be missed when visiting Thailand. 11: Continuing our gastronomic exploration across Southeast Asia, we encounter yet another delicacy - deep-fried silk worm pupae (Bombyx Mori), tempting taste buds with their crispy texture and unique flavor profile.