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Maggots are not a particular species. They are juvenile flies, so we cannot apply any classifications more specific than order.

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Insecta

Order: Diptera

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The scientific name for maggots is larvae, which refers to the immature form of insects before they undergo metamorphosis into adults. Maggots are often associated with flies and are known for their role in decomposition processes.

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its Phaenicia sericata or Lucilia sericata

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