 "C. rufifacies" predation of other fly species can have a profound effect on PMI estimates and actual survivorship of the host fly species.Studies showed that predation by "C. rufifacies" on "Cochliomyia macellaria" caused a dramatic decrease in survivorship, from 36.3% to 10%.Geographical Location
"Chrysomya rufifacies" is found widespread throughout the southern US, including southern California, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida.