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instar

each of the three different fly larval stages in species that undergo complete metamorphosis

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oviposition

depositing, or laying, of eggs

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ptilium

a fluid filled structure in the head of a blowfly used to open the pupal case

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spiracles

respiratory organs of insects that are used by researchers to identify a larval stage as first, second, or third instar

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ADH, accumulated degree hours

the number of hours at an adjusted average temperature an insect species takes to develop to a given stage