Question

The larva of a housefly is called a____.

Answer 1

Maggot:

1. They are the larvae of the housefly.
2. They hatch from the eggs and live and feed at the place where they are laid.
3. They are pale whitish in color and 3-9 mm in length.
4. They do not have legs.
5. They are thinner at their mouth end.
6. The larval development takes from two weeks to 30 days or more.

Final answer: The larva of a housefly is called a maggot.