Rat-tailed maggots are the larvae of certain species of hoverflies. They have a tube-like, telescoping breathing siphon located at its posterior end. This acts like a snorkel, allowing the larva to breathe air while submerged.
About Rat-tailed maggot in brief
Rat-tailed maggots are the larvae of certain species of hoverflies. They have a tube-like, telescoping breathing siphon located at its posterior end. This acts like a snorkel, allowing the larva to breathe air while submerged.
The most commonly encountered maggot is the Eristalis tenax larva. It lives in stagnant, oxygen-deprived water with high organic content.
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