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A botfly, [1] also written bot fly, [2] bott fly [3] or bot-fly [4] in various combinations, is any fly in the family Oestridae. Their life cycles vary greatly according to species, but the larvae of all species are internal parasites of mammals. Largely according to species, they also are known variously as warble flies, heel flies
Dermatobia fly eggs have been shown to be vectored by over 40 species of mosquitoes and muscoid flies, as well as one species of tick [2] (However, the source for this is somewhat old, 2007, and slightly more recent literature seems to indicate they don't need a particular species of ticks, or at least makes no mention of them only being able ...
Subcutaneous cysts may be surgically opened to remove less-mature bots. If matured, cysts may be opened and Cuterebra may be removed using mosquito forceps. Covering the pore in petroleum jelly may aid in removal. [3] If larvae are discovered within body tissues, rather than subcutaneously, surgical removal is the only means of treatment.
Cuterebra fontinella, the mouse bot fly, is a species of New World skin bot fly in the family Oestridae. C. fontinella is typically around 1 cm (0.39 in) in length with a black and yellow color pattern. [2] C. fontinella develops by parasitizing nutrients from its host, typically the white-footed mouse.
Gasterophilus, commonly known as botfly, is a genus of parasitic fly from the family Oestridae that affects different types of animals, especially horses, but it can also act on cows, sheep, and goats. A case has also been recorded in a human baby.
From personal experience, a great way to remove a bot fly is to place a large drop of Vaseline on the site and because the botfly larvae requires air to breath, the larvae will stick its head out of the skin through the Vaseline and then you can grab it with tweezers and pull it out. --72.209.153.126 02:35, 11 August 2007 (UTC)