Author

Pooja Sharma

An extension entomologist based in Silver Spring, Maryland, Pooja Sharma identifies insect samples sent in by local growers and studies fly biology. She received a master’s degree in entomology from the University of Oregon following undergraduate work in biology. In addition to her lab and diagnostic duties, Sharma contributes to Biology Insights.

Do Maggots Eat Dead Bodies in Coffins?
Flesh-Eating Flies: Types, Dangers, and Prevention
Snail Shell Development: Patterns, Colors, and Adaptations
Polyneoptera: Classification, Structures, and Ecological Roles
Tick Saliva: Its Dangers and Biochemical Components
Do Flies Feel Pain When You Kill Them?
Are Flies Strong? The Science of Their Strength
Do Horse Flies Carry Disease to Humans and Animals?
Do Maggots Poop? The Science of Maggot Waste
How Do Mosquitoes Find and Attract to a Host?
What Attracts Horse Flies? Visual, Chemical & Thermal
Do Mosquitoes Pee? The Science of Their Excretory System
Do Maggots Have Mouths? A Look at Their Feeding Process
Do Blow Flies Bite? The Truth About Their Mouthparts
Are Flies Attracted to Mold? The Science Explained
What Is the Zone of Wastage in Forensic Entomology?
How Long Can Fly Eggs Lay Dormant?
What Attracts Sand Flies? From Chemical Cues to Heat
Can Flies Die From Stress? The Science Explained
Do Slugs Have Feelings? The Science of Pain and Sentience
Can Fleas Live in Water? The Science of Drowning Fleas
Do Horse Flies Have Teeth? The Anatomy of Their Bite
Do Flies Like Salt? The Science Behind Their Attraction
Can Bugs Have Autism? What Insect Models Reveal
What Are Maggots? From Decomposers to Medicine
Do Fruit Flies Like Beer? The Science Behind the Attraction
Can Maggots Climb Walls? The Biology and Reasons
What Are Botflies and How Do They Affect Their Hosts?
The Tentorium in Ant Biology: Formation and Variation
What Is a Blue Fly? From Pest to Forensic Tool