ABSTRACT

Gingival myiasis was found in a 4-5-months lamb which was brought to the surgical clinic of the Veterinary Faculty of Kirikkale University due to a wound in its mouth. Eleven larvae were collected from lamb’s gums. The larvae were identified as the third stage larvae of Wohlfahrtia magnifica.

Keywords: Wohlfahrtia magnifica, lamb, gingival myiasis, Turkey