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First Wild Screwworm Fly Detected in Texas Since Outbreak Began
A wild screwworm fly has been found in Texas, the first detection there since the current outbreak began. The parasitic fly, whose larvae infest the wounds of warm-blooded animals, poses a serious threat to livestock and wildlife. The discovery will raise concern among ranchers and agricultural officials monitoring the pest's northward spread from Mexico.
Why now: The arrival of the pest in Texas threatens the state's cattle industry and raises fears of a wider outbreak.
Evidence
- First Wild Screwworm Fly Detected in Texas Since Outbreak Began · Bloomberg.com
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