Study proceedings of Lucilia sericata

Lucilia sericata is a common medical vector insect in the subfamily Calliphorinae of the family Calliphoridae,under the order Diptera.It mechanically transmits diseases and causes myiasis,while its necrophagy also contributes great practical value to environmental decontamination and forensic entomology.In recent years,progress has been made in the study of issues such as the nutritional content of L.sericata,induction of the larvae to produce antibacterial substances and application of the larvae in wound healing.This paper outlines the domestic and international researches relating to the feeding,biological characteristics,experimental ecology,prevention and application of L.sericata,and discusses the direction of future research,providing the basis for further study of this insect.