thraðvírar
Thraðvírar, also known as threaded worms or screw worms, are the larval stage of certain species of blow flies, primarily from the genus Cochliomyia. These larvae are parasitic and feed on the living flesh of mammals. The term "thraðvírar" specifically refers to the infestation itself, known as myiasis.
The life cycle of thraðvírar begins when adult female blow flies lay their eggs on the edges
Thraðvírar are particularly notorious in tropical and subtropical regions. Historically, a significant problem in livestock, particularly