Can white flying bugs be screw worms that get under my pet's skin?

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Are screw worms and Cochliomyia the same thing because I saw white flying bugs outside my backyard today and unfortunely I brought hachi outside. I did some research online and I'm worried that the white flying bugs were screw worms or Cochliomyia. Should I be worried because online says the bugs can get under the skin? Pet's info: Dog | Shiba Inu | Male | unneutered | 2 years old | 28 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Yes they are the same. Check out this link below on Cochliomyia. As you can see, they look nothing like white bugs. They are black/brown. You do not need to worry. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochliomyia

Can white flying bugs be screw worms that get under my pet's skin?

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