Wohlfahrtia magnifica isolate:BCSZWB-2020 Genome sequencing

Wohlfahrtia magnifica is a pest fly species, invading livestock in many European, African, and Asian countries as well as causing heavy agro-economic losses. In the life-cycle of this obligatory parasite, adult flies infect the host by depositing eggs into body cavities or small wounds. The feeding larvae cause severe (skin) tissue damage and potentially fatal infections if untreated. This new genomic resource contributes to the evolutionary and comparative analysis of dipterous flies and an in-depth understanding of many aspects of W. magnifica biology. Furthermore, it will facilitate the development of novel tools for controlling W. magnifica infection in livestock.